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Dirty Martini by Addison Beck
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 U ARE MINE TO HATE Stars
ARC Read: 04/09/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Addison Beck for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Romance 🥵💦
🤌 Enemies To Lovers
😗Forced Proximity
👉Best Friend’s Brother
🍻 Bartender x College Studen 📚
😳 Dirty Talk & Praise
😏 Hate Sex
👉 Possessiveness & Protectiveness
👉Bi-Awakening With Queer First Time
🤫 Secret Relationship
👉Juicy Drama Plus Angsty Goodness
🌃 Night Club Hours
🙌 Loving All The Characters In This World
Series: Miami Nights And Club Lights #1
Cover: 4/5
Ebook: 334 Pages
Story: 5/5
From the very start, this book had me H.O.O.K.E.D.! It was so good!
THAT prologue? It was everything 🤌🤌🤌!
And at the end of every chapter, it was always ended with pure poetry!
I knew from all the teasers Addison shared on socials that I was going to LOVE this book, and it did not disappoint!
Addison Beck truly knows how to write an Enemies To Lovers trope, and her writing skills? WOW!
This book kept me completely engrossed from start to finish. I'm seriously obsessed! I want more, more, and MOOOREEE!
This quickly became my fav book and my best read of the year. It was such a fun, hot read!
As we followed Rhys and Everest, who haven't seen each other for 4 years because of a disaster that happened in the past, they are forced to live under the same roof, with Rhys keeping an eye on Everest as a favor to his best friend, Elton.
The angst, the hate, the heat… it was all so well done.
But the story isn’t just about that, it's also about trust and rebuilding it, which was so refreshing.
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"Rhys: “Hey, Ev,” I greet him, clapping him on his good shoulder, and bringing him in for a quick hug. When I pull back, I don’t let go of him, glancing behind him instead. “What are you doing here? Where are your friends?” He blushes in the most endearing manner. To everyone else, Everest is just as confident and cocky as his brother, but around me, he’s different. He’s quiet, more reserved, and bashful as hell. And, fuck, I won’t lie and say I don’t like it."
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Genre/Trope: Adult/MM Romance/Angsty Feeling/ Bite Isn't Enough/College/Cranky Nature/Dirty Talker/Enemies To Lovers/Fighters Fight/Forbidden Encounter/Forced Proximity/Lgtbqia Plus/Not Too Much Darkness/Oblivious Mess/Possessive Caveperson/Queer First Times/Shameless Flirt/Sweet Tooth/Very Possessive MC/Very Tempting Roommate/ARC
Caution/Trigger Warnings:underage drinking, drug use, slight bullyingy, mental healt rep: anxiety attacks
Plot: 5/5
POV: 2
Main Characters:
♾️/5 - Rhys, 23 yo, stubborn, loyal, patience, and super smart and kind
♾️/5 - Everest, 21 yo?, nickname: Ev, confidant and shy at the same time, super cute and bratty
Rhys should seriously get a T-shirt that says, "Babysitting my best friend's younger brother, who I hate and am trying not to kill… but also wouldn’t mind (to fuck)” hehe he
The tension between Rhys and Everest was explosive. And their dynamic? Oh, it was perfect.
Hate, revenge in the form of retribution, and anger… it’s so addictive.
Both gave as good as they got, which kept things deliciously intense.
Rhys' feelings for Everest are complicated.
He's super stubborn and cannot move on. He hates Everest, absolutely hates him, but he's also torn bc he remembers the Everest from years ago, the boy who wanted to join him and Elton for sleepovers.
Those memories stir up protectiveness and fondness in Rhys, but the past event that shattered Rhys' future before his eyes drags him again to his anger and hatred for Everest all over again.
It's a 😏 roller coaster of emotions for Rhys, constantly circling between loathing and being unable to ignore their intense chemistry. A Hate-Love Relationship.
I felt impossible to hate either of them for their actions. I understood both sides.
And the possessiveness? That deep, hot, and sticky possessive jealousy?
Rhys being all like, “Doesn’t take away from the fact that you’re mine. Mine to torture. Mine to hate. Mine to fuck.” was intense and so HOT. 🥵
And Ev wanting nothing more than someone to take care of him, or just care about him. Melted. Me. Rhys was (to his surprise) more than willing to be that person.
Aww Everest… my poor baby girl... u made a mistake and your self-loathing… 🥺
My heart broke for u every time you thought "Somewhere happiness exists and peace can be found. Somewhere I don’t hate myself as much as I do right now." His emotional turmoil made me cry a little (maybe it hit me more than I would have thought).
Especially seeing Elton try over and over again to form a brotherly bond with him, only to fail, was heart-wrenching.
The emotional depth in this book is truly remarkable. Their journey from hatred to something deeper was incredible to witness.
Oh, and did I mention how HOT hot hot hot this book was?
With so many sexy scenes and the perfect amount of smut!
yes yes yes
The dirty talk? 🥵 Ahhhh, off the charts. The hatred and anger that turned into hate sex was intense!!!
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"Everest: Knox appears beside me, a light sheen of sweat on his face, his piercings glittering under the club lights. He takes the drink I ordered and downs it in one go. Wrapping an arm around my waist, he presses his lips against my ear. “Let’s dance, babe!”
My attention is still on Britt as she raises one sculpted eyebrow and slowly nods to herself. “Right. Well, this’ll sure be fun.”
(...)
No, he’s staring directly at Knox.
I’m trying to put the pieces together, trying to understand what’s happening, but it’s hard when Rhys’s piercing stare follows every path Knox’s hands are taking over me. Then his gaze finds mine, and everything else fades away.
(...)
It’s almost as if I can hear the deep, uneven breaths Rhys is letting out on the other side of the club, almost as if I can feel the way rage thrums through him.
But then Knox’s hands start to wander like they’ve done before, innocently enough to my ass, until his lips lightly brush against mine.
And then all hell breaks loose."
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Side Characters: 10000000/5
Now, let’s talk about the side characters because they were just AMAZING.
Skylar, in particular, was hilarious, adorable, perceptive, and at the same time, completely oblivious.
I cannot wait for his book with Cassius! Their dynamic is going to be a riot with the "oblivious to my best friend's love" trope, and Skylar always bringing so much fun and (asshole) ex-boyfriends with him. Lucky he has Cass to watch over him!
And then there’s Elton.
Oh, Elton is an angel, such a good brother and friend. At first, I thought he might have had a crush on Rhys, but I was wrong.
Elton is my precious fool, and he deserves all the love. I’m beyond excited for Book 2, especially knowing it’s going to be about Elton and Knox. Knox?! With Elton?! I was NOT expecting that, but now I cannot wait!
And I lived for the elusive XO’s Club Owner Davis and the big, scary, shy bodyguard Butch. I hope they get a book too, maybe even together.
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"Rhys: “So, Skylar was right—”
“Skylar was right about what?”
Almost as if out of thin air, the green-haired tiny terror pops up literally between the two of us. “Where the fuck did you come from?”
“No, no, no,” he sings, waving a freshly manicured finger at me. “We’re not changing the subject. Are you and Everest boning now?
(...)
“He’s mine,” I grunt, crossing my arms over my chest, daring either of them to say something.
Britt’s eyes widen, but it’s Skylar’s reaction that almost has the entire bar turning in our direction.
“Yes!” he screams. Grabbing onto my shoulders, he tries to force me to jump with him. “Bless possessive hotties and their bisexual curiosity!”
“Jesus,” I snort, gently tugging myself away. “You’re kind of creeping me out.”
He shakes his head with a damn near manic laugh. “Don’t care. My wish upon the star came true and now Cass owes me a foot rub.”
Britt scoffs with a roll of her eyes. “As if he wouldn’t if you just asked.”
“It’s more fun this way,” he says with a cheeky smile. “Victory foot rubs just hit differently.”
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Humor: Medium Low Focus
Angst: High Focus
Steam Level: 10/5
Romance: Medium High Focus
Cheating?Nope
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN?Both
Favorite character?Rheverest
Would I read more of this author/authors/series? ABSOLUTELY
Would I recommend this book/series? YES
Will I read this again in the future? YES YES YES
This is my 3rd book by Addison Beck.
Enjoyment: ♾️/5
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"Everest: “Fuck you, Everest,” he whispers, and it sounds almost broken, like a man on the verge.
I decide to press just a bit more. Just for fun. I wrap my arms around his shoulders and tug him down even farther, hitching one leg around his hip. “Don’t you want to?”
Because admitting that he wants me like that would be the ultimate downfall. To want someone he hates. To be unable to resist. It would crush his pride and his ego, wouldn’t it? That’s all this is meant for. Payback.
(...)
And I can’t wait for how sweet revenge will taste.
“Turn around,” he demands, already moving his hands to my hip to spin me.
He forces my face against the brick wall, and I wince at the dig against my skin. My breaths come out short and choppy, choking back a moan as he drapes the entire length of his body behind mine. I want to be taller and bigger than him, but he consumes all the space. It’s like he’s towering over me, making me feel so deliciously vulnerable, yet so powerful."
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Miami Nights And Club Lights Series:
1.Dirty Martini - 5,0 stars
Next Elton & Knox's Story
Expected on 09/12/2024:
2. Whiskey Sour
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"Rhys: Everest coming might be the hottest thing I’ve ever seen."
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!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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ARC Read: 04/09/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Addison Beck for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Romance 🥵💦
🤌 Enemies To Lovers
😗Forced Proximity
👉Best Friend’s Brother
🍻 Bartender x College Studen 📚
😳 Dirty Talk & Praise
😏 Hate Sex
👉 Possessiveness & Protectiveness
👉Bi-Awakening With Queer First Time
🤫 Secret Relationship
👉Juicy Drama Plus Angsty Goodness
🌃 Night Club Hours
🙌 Loving All The Characters In This World
Series: Miami Nights And Club Lights #1
Cover: 4/5
Ebook: 334 Pages
Story: 5/5
From the very start, this book had me H.O.O.K.E.D.! It was so good!
THAT prologue? It was everything 🤌🤌🤌!
And at the end of every chapter, it was always ended with pure poetry!
I knew from all the teasers Addison shared on socials that I was going to LOVE this book, and it did not disappoint!
Addison Beck truly knows how to write an Enemies To Lovers trope, and her writing skills? WOW!
This book kept me completely engrossed from start to finish. I'm seriously obsessed! I want more, more, and MOOOREEE!
This quickly became my fav book and my best read of the year. It was such a fun, hot read!
As we followed Rhys and Everest, who haven't seen each other for 4 years because of a disaster that happened in the past, they are forced to live under the same roof, with Rhys keeping an eye on Everest as a favor to his best friend, Elton.
The angst, the hate, the heat… it was all so well done.
But the story isn’t just about that, it's also about trust and rebuilding it, which was so refreshing.
🏝🌃🌪🏝🌃🌪🏝🌃Q🌪u🏝o🌃t🌪e🏝🌃🌪🏝🌃🌪🏝🌃
"Rhys: “Hey, Ev,” I greet him, clapping him on his good shoulder, and bringing him in for a quick hug. When I pull back, I don’t let go of him, glancing behind him instead. “What are you doing here? Where are your friends?” He blushes in the most endearing manner. To everyone else, Everest is just as confident and cocky as his brother, but around me, he’s different. He’s quiet, more reserved, and bashful as hell. And, fuck, I won’t lie and say I don’t like it."
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Genre/Trope: Adult/MM Romance/Angsty Feeling/ Bite Isn't Enough/College/Cranky Nature/Dirty Talker/Enemies To Lovers/Fighters Fight/Forbidden Encounter/Forced Proximity/Lgtbqia Plus/Not Too Much Darkness/Oblivious Mess/Possessive Caveperson/Queer First Times/Shameless Flirt/Sweet Tooth/Very Possessive MC/Very Tempting Roommate/ARC
Caution/Trigger Warnings:
Plot: 5/5
POV: 2
Main Characters:
♾️/5 - Rhys, 23 yo, stubborn, loyal, patience, and super smart and kind
♾️/5 - Everest, 21 yo?, nickname: Ev, confidant and shy at the same time, super cute and bratty
Rhys should seriously get a T-shirt that says, "Babysitting my best friend's younger brother, who I hate and am trying not to kill… but also wouldn’t mind (to fuck)” hehe he
The tension between Rhys and Everest was explosive. And their dynamic? Oh, it was perfect.
Hate, revenge in the form of retribution, and anger… it’s so addictive.
Both gave as good as they got, which kept things deliciously intense.
Rhys' feelings for Everest are complicated.
He's super stubborn and cannot move on. He hates Everest, absolutely hates him, but he's also torn bc he remembers the Everest from years ago, the boy who wanted to join him and Elton for sleepovers.
Those memories stir up protectiveness and fondness in Rhys, but the past event that shattered Rhys' future before his eyes drags him again to his anger and hatred for Everest all over again.
It's a 😏 roller coaster of emotions for Rhys, constantly circling between loathing and being unable to ignore their intense chemistry. A Hate-Love Relationship.
I felt impossible to hate either of them for their actions. I understood both sides.
And the possessiveness? That deep, hot, and sticky possessive jealousy?
Rhys being all like, “Doesn’t take away from the fact that you’re mine. Mine to torture. Mine to hate. Mine to fuck.” was intense and so HOT. 🥵
And Ev wanting nothing more than someone to take care of him, or just care about him. Melted. Me. Rhys was (to his surprise) more than willing to be that person.
Aww Everest… my poor baby girl... u made a mistake and your self-loathing… 🥺
My heart broke for u every time you thought "Somewhere happiness exists and peace can be found. Somewhere I don’t hate myself as much as I do right now." His emotional turmoil made me cry a little (maybe it hit me more than I would have thought).
Especially seeing Elton try over and over again to form a brotherly bond with him, only to fail, was heart-wrenching.
The emotional depth in this book is truly remarkable. Their journey from hatred to something deeper was incredible to witness.
Oh, and did I mention how HOT hot hot hot this book was?
With so many sexy scenes and the perfect amount of smut!
yes yes yes
The dirty talk? 🥵 Ahhhh, off the charts. The hatred and anger that turned into hate sex was intense!!!
🏝🍸🎇🏝🍹🎇🏝🍸Q🎇u🏝o🍹t🎇e🏝🍸🎇🏝🍹🎇🏝🍸
"Everest: Knox appears beside me, a light sheen of sweat on his face, his piercings glittering under the club lights. He takes the drink I ordered and downs it in one go. Wrapping an arm around my waist, he presses his lips against my ear. “Let’s dance, babe!”
My attention is still on Britt as she raises one sculpted eyebrow and slowly nods to herself. “Right. Well, this’ll sure be fun.”
(...)
No, he’s staring directly at Knox.
I’m trying to put the pieces together, trying to understand what’s happening, but it’s hard when Rhys’s piercing stare follows every path Knox’s hands are taking over me. Then his gaze finds mine, and everything else fades away.
(...)
It’s almost as if I can hear the deep, uneven breaths Rhys is letting out on the other side of the club, almost as if I can feel the way rage thrums through him.
But then Knox’s hands start to wander like they’ve done before, innocently enough to my ass, until his lips lightly brush against mine.
And then all hell breaks loose."
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Side Characters: 10000000/5
Now, let’s talk about the side characters because they were just AMAZING.
Skylar, in particular, was hilarious, adorable, perceptive, and at the same time, completely oblivious.
I cannot wait for his book with Cassius! Their dynamic is going to be a riot with the "oblivious to my best friend's love" trope, and Skylar always bringing so much fun and (asshole) ex-boyfriends with him. Lucky he has Cass to watch over him!
And then there’s Elton.
Oh, Elton is an angel, such a good brother and friend. At first, I thought he might have had a crush on Rhys, but I was wrong.
Elton is my precious fool, and he deserves all the love. I’m beyond excited for Book 2, especially knowing it’s going to be about Elton and Knox. Knox?! With Elton?! I was NOT expecting that, but now I cannot wait!
And I lived for the elusive XO’s Club Owner Davis and the big, scary, shy bodyguard Butch. I hope they get a book too, maybe even together.
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"Rhys: “So, Skylar was right—”
“Skylar was right about what?”
Almost as if out of thin air, the green-haired tiny terror pops up literally between the two of us. “Where the fuck did you come from?”
“No, no, no,” he sings, waving a freshly manicured finger at me. “We’re not changing the subject. Are you and Everest boning now?
(...)
“He’s mine,” I grunt, crossing my arms over my chest, daring either of them to say something.
Britt’s eyes widen, but it’s Skylar’s reaction that almost has the entire bar turning in our direction.
“Yes!” he screams. Grabbing onto my shoulders, he tries to force me to jump with him. “Bless possessive hotties and their bisexual curiosity!”
“Jesus,” I snort, gently tugging myself away. “You’re kind of creeping me out.”
He shakes his head with a damn near manic laugh. “Don’t care. My wish upon the star came true and now Cass owes me a foot rub.”
Britt scoffs with a roll of her eyes. “As if he wouldn’t if you just asked.”
“It’s more fun this way,” he says with a cheeky smile. “Victory foot rubs just hit differently.”
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Humor: Medium Low Focus
Angst: High Focus
Steam Level: 10/5
Romance: Medium High Focus
Cheating?
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN?
Favorite character?
Would I read more of this author/authors/series? ABSOLUTELY
Would I recommend this book/series? YES
Will I read this again in the future? YES YES YES
This is my 3rd book by Addison Beck.
Enjoyment: ♾️/5
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"Everest: “Fuck you, Everest,” he whispers, and it sounds almost broken, like a man on the verge.
I decide to press just a bit more. Just for fun. I wrap my arms around his shoulders and tug him down even farther, hitching one leg around his hip. “Don’t you want to?”
Because admitting that he wants me like that would be the ultimate downfall. To want someone he hates. To be unable to resist. It would crush his pride and his ego, wouldn’t it? That’s all this is meant for. Payback.
(...)
And I can’t wait for how sweet revenge will taste.
“Turn around,” he demands, already moving his hands to my hip to spin me.
He forces my face against the brick wall, and I wince at the dig against my skin. My breaths come out short and choppy, choking back a moan as he drapes the entire length of his body behind mine. I want to be taller and bigger than him, but he consumes all the space. It’s like he’s towering over me, making me feel so deliciously vulnerable, yet so powerful."
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Miami Nights And Club Lights Series:
1.
Next Elton & Knox's Story
Expected on 09/12/2024:
2. Whiskey Sour
🏝🌃🌪B🏝o🌃n🌪u🏝s🌃🌪Q🏝u🌃o🌪t🏝e🌃🌪🏝🌃
"Rhys: Everest coming might be the hottest thing I’ve ever seen."
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!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
Hope this review was helpful.
Click Here:
To See My Goodreads Review
To See My BookBub Review
To See All My Reviews On StoryGraph
To See All My Socials
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
King of Hollywood by Fae Quin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"The dominos had fallen. The results were in..." 4,45 Stars
ARC Read: 19/08/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author & GRR and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Fae Quin for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Paranormal Romance 🥵💦
👉 Small Town Next-Door Neighbor 📬📦
👉 Opposites Attract 🧲
🤌 Size Difference
😘🐨 Mutual Insta-Crush
🚨 Stalking & Possessiveness & Obsessive Behavior As A Love Language 📸
☀️💼👉 A Grumpy Businessperson, Oblivious, Rule Sticker Himbo Of A Murderer 🍕
&
🧢🕶📽👉 An Adorable, Cute, Old Hollywood Actor, Teaser Of A Vampire⚰️🩸
🙌 Demi Sexual & Romantic Rep
🥵 Slow Burn (👉 It's Worth The Wait, Believe Me)
😳 A Horny Virgin Praise Slut Top x A Bossy Power Bottom That Bites 👀
✨️Mysterious Gothic House In The Neighborhood Movie Vibes With Murder Meet Cute 🔭
🔪Dark Hilarious Antics & Cute Dates 🪦
🧶Cat & Crochet Lover
🩸Finally As U Can Expect In A Vampire Book: Biting, Blood Kink & Some Primal Play 🩸
👀👀 I apologize for the extended trope list but nobody could contain me 🤗 (and emoji usage)
Series: Tales From The Tarot #5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
This book was super cute and hilarious, despite how murdery, stalkery and darkish and deliciously unhinged Marshall and Felix's relationship was.
Even though it’s a slow burn (and we didn’t get a warring) —something that usually turns me off— I found myself enjoying it. The slow pacing was done surprisingly well, mainly because the dates between Marshall and Felix were precious, funny and just cozy.
When the story hits around 60% 😳, it gets seriously hot, spicy, and bloodier than before. I ATE IT UP. 🥵
Genre/Trope:Adult/MM Romance/Slow Burn/Size Difference/Opposites Attract/Queer First Times/V Card/Cranky Nature/Sun Kissed Spirit/Ace Rep/Paranormal/Fantasy/Sweet Tooth/Vampire/Age Gap/Angel Or Demon/Beast Glamour/Not Too Much Darkness/Mild BDSM/Bite Isn't Enough/Mystery/ Suspense/Dark Comedy/LGTBQIA Plus/New Authors/Off Grid Attraction/ Possessive Mc Or Caveperson/Oblivious Mess/Ximbo/Bimbo/Aesthetic Romance/Pet Lovers/Very Tempting Neighbor/ARC
Content/Trigger Warnings:Manipulation, Graphic Murder, Serial Murder, Accidental Death, Body Disposal, Felching, Mild BDSM, Mild Sadomasochism, Mild Body Horror, Temporary Animal Endangerment, Blood Drinking & Play, Consensual Stalking, Dark Humor
Plot: 5/5
POV: 1
Main Characters:
5/5 – Marshall Ward, Nicknames: Mar-Mar, 38yo human, cranky, grumpy, rule-sticker, planner, possessive, obsessive, murderer, stalker, demisexual, demiromantic, businessperson, hates neighbors, sober;
5/5 – Felix Finley, vampire, cat lover, serious crocheter, kind, funny, lonely, old Hollywood actor, bossy, fast, nightwalker, tiny, beautiful cutie;
Marshall’s hatred for everyone and almost everything, except for Felix, is just chef’s kiss. He’s such a grump, and I love it.
He’s completely OBSESSED with Felix. I’m talking full-on, certifiable, unhinged obsession, complete with collages, stalking, and cameras.
I also adore the cute little nicknames Marshall comes up with for Felix. They’re all in his head, of course—he never actually says them out loud:
“My chivalrous little gremlin.”
“My rabid little chihuahua man.”
heheheh, he’s so funny. 😄
At around 38%, I found myself thinking: “Come on, Marshall, you’re smarter than this! Have you never heard of basic vampire rules? Are you that oblivious? You’re lucky I find it hilarious. 😆 You’re such a Ximbo (aka himbo/bimbo but neutral)!
Really, it was the most obvious suspicion, leading to the only logical conclusion… Felix is an adorable vampire!
BTW the vampire traits in this book are very much like the ones in Twilight: no breathing, looks like porcelain skin, cold touch, no eating, shadows under the eyes, statue-like stillness, eye color changes, super speed, and strength.
Felix was adorable, between shyness and bursts of confidence, he’s was building up trust with Marshall to be himself.
It was beautiful how he cherished Marshall’s quirks and antics, all while trying (and failing) to hide the fact that he was a vampire.
I love the fact that he was always crocheting and his admiration for stars!
Tarot Card: The Emperor
I don’t know much about Tarot, just bits and pieces from what my sibling tells me.
I expected it to play a bigger role in the story, but it didn’t come up as much as I thought it would. Sure, they mentioned tarot cards, but they were just a set lying around in Felix’s house. It felt like a missed opportunity.
For example, it would’ve been fun if Felix had been reading the cards, and Marshall, doing his usual sneaky thing, was hiding in the bushes taking pictures.
Imagine if Felix lifted The Emperor card right as Marshall snapped a photo—perfect for his collage.
Or maybe something involving Felix’s cats stealing the cards, specifically The Emperor card. That would’ve been hilarious.
Also, I was expecting more scenes (not just flashbacks) from when they were in the Magic Shop and met The Owner. A friend of mine, who’s read the previous books in the Tales From The Tarot series, mentioned that in those, the MCs had interactions with The Owner, and that they would do a reading and the card would be the theme card of the book.
But here, all we got was an old poster of the card in Felix’s mess of a house.
I was expecting more focus on Tarot and The Owner. 🤗
Side Characters: 5/5
Oh, Barry, Barry, Barry... What are we going to do with you? Marshall hates you so much, and I’m with him – you’re insufferable!
But really, Fae Quin did a great job making Barry's moments hilarious. There’s so much entertainment in this story, especially with all the creative and insulting nicknames Marshall has for Barry!
Winnie & Marshall’s sibling moments were super cute and funny.
The most hilarious thing is that Winnie has this uncanny sixth sense, knowing exactly when to call Marshall at the most embarrassing moments or when he’s on the verge of a meltdown.
Does she help him? Of course not! She just teases and mocks him a lot. 😆
Ahhhhh, the cats... I do love cats! And these two were hilarious.
Marshall was so adamant about hating them until he realized that Felix’s life included Dolly and Tiffany, he had to figure out a plan to get used to them.
Those moments were some of the funniest in the book!
Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?No
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan—I respect everyone's choices—but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, I don't think Marshall's very specific, supposedly boring and plain, food choices were necessary. The detailed descriptions didn’t add much to the story, if the food had been described vaguely it would have had the same effect.
In my opinion, oatmeal would have been perfect.
As Holt says in B99, "Love, it sustains you. It’s like oatmeal." This quote would have been a great fit for this couple…Just saying…
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?HEA
The epilogue, the end was amazing.
Even though we didn’t get Felix’s POV. 😗
*throws a tantrum*
Don’t get me wrong—this book was awesome 👌—but we could’ve, AT LEAST, had Felix’s POV in the epilogue!!!
…
Felix's emotions were all over the place, and there were so many conversations, backstories that were hinted at but never fully answered, especially about his past. It felt like some threads were left hanging.
I get that explaining everything would probably require a full-length book, but it still felt like something was missing.
If I had to point out a few things:
🐱 It took me about 10% of the book to get fully immersed in the story, but that’s probably just me being impatient due to insomnia. So that was total a ME thing.
😿 I really missed Felix’s POV. Without his perspective, the story felt a bit unfinished.
Considering how much Marshall spirals in his thoughts, we would have had space for a few chapters, or even just a glimpse of Felix’s input—especially in the epilogue.
By then, Felix had moved on from his past, thanks to Marshall, who made him feel seen, loved, and no longer alone. Felix would’ve been focused on the present, and his POV there would have been perfect. 👌
😽 Marshall’s tendency to overthink and walk in circles fits his personality as a planner and indecisive person (which I totally relate to), but sometimes it dragged on a bit.
The constant back-and-forth inner monologues occasionally took me out of the interactions between the MCs or the story.
It could’ve been trimmed down a bit, but it didn’t ruin the book for me. Just another ME thing, specifically bc it’s a slow burn.
😸But honestly, despite these things, I loved the book and would 100% recommend it! 😻😻😻
Favorite character?Marshall
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Fae Quin.
Enjoyment: 4,5/5
Tales From The Tarot Series:
💚 Expected on 14/09/2024:
4. The Nephilim’s Touch by Morgan Lysand💚
💙 5. King Of Hollywood - 4,45 stars 💙
💜 Expected on 05/09/2024:
6. My Minotaur Daddy by Laura Lascarso - Currently Reading💜
🖤 Expected on 09/09/2024:
7. Across Space And Time by Kit Barrie🖤
❤ Expected on 12/09/2024:
8. Chariot Of Souls by Morgan Mason❤
🧡 Expected on 16/09/2024:
9. By Rude Strength by K.L. Hiers🧡
💛 Expected on 19/09/2024:
10. Found In Obscurity by A.M. Rose💛
💜 Expected on 03/10/2024:
14. Death Song by B. Ripley💜
💛 Expected on 14/10/2024:
17. Camelot's Tower by Brooke Matthews💛
💚 Expected on 17/10/2024:
18. A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star by Chloe Archer💚
💙 Expected on 21/10/2024:
19. Trust In The Moon by Delaney Rain💙
💜 Expected on 24/10/2024:
20. Raising The Sun by Eryn Hawk💜
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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ARC Read: 19/08/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author & GRR and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Fae Quin for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Paranormal Romance 🥵💦
👉 Small Town Next-Door Neighbor 📬📦
👉 Opposites Attract 🧲
🤌 Size Difference
😘🐨 Mutual Insta-Crush
🚨 Stalking & Possessiveness & Obsessive Behavior As A Love Language 📸
☀️💼👉 A Grumpy Businessperson, Oblivious, Rule Sticker Himbo Of A Murderer 🍕
&
🧢🕶📽👉 An Adorable, Cute, Old Hollywood Actor, Teaser Of A Vampire⚰️🩸
🙌 Demi Sexual & Romantic Rep
🥵 Slow Burn (👉 It's Worth The Wait, Believe Me)
😳 A Horny Virgin Praise Slut Top x A Bossy Power Bottom That Bites 👀
✨️Mysterious Gothic House In The Neighborhood Movie Vibes With Murder Meet Cute 🔭
🔪Dark Hilarious Antics & Cute Dates 🪦
🧶Cat & Crochet Lover
🩸Finally As U Can Expect In A Vampire Book: Biting, Blood Kink & Some Primal Play 🩸
👀👀 I apologize for the extended trope list but nobody could contain me 🤗 (and emoji usage)
Series: Tales From The Tarot #5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
This book was super cute and hilarious, despite how murdery, stalkery and darkish and deliciously unhinged Marshall and Felix's relationship was.
Even though it’s a slow burn (and we didn’t get a warring) —something that usually turns me off— I found myself enjoying it. The slow pacing was done surprisingly well, mainly because the dates between Marshall and Felix were precious, funny and just cozy.
When the story hits around 60% 😳, it gets seriously hot, spicy, and bloodier than before. I ATE IT UP. 🥵
Genre/Trope:Adult/MM Romance/Slow Burn/Size Difference/Opposites Attract/Queer First Times/V Card/Cranky Nature/Sun Kissed Spirit/Ace Rep/Paranormal/Fantasy/Sweet Tooth/Vampire/Age Gap/Angel Or Demon/Beast Glamour/Not Too Much Darkness/Mild BDSM/Bite Isn't Enough/Mystery/ Suspense/Dark Comedy/LGTBQIA Plus/New Authors/Off Grid Attraction/ Possessive Mc Or Caveperson/Oblivious Mess/Ximbo/Bimbo/Aesthetic Romance/Pet Lovers/Very Tempting Neighbor/ARC
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Plot: 5/5
POV: 1
Main Characters:
5/5 – Marshall Ward, Nicknames: Mar-Mar, 38yo human, cranky, grumpy, rule-sticker, planner, possessive, obsessive, murderer, stalker, demisexual, demiromantic, businessperson, hates neighbors, sober;
5/5 – Felix Finley, vampire, cat lover, serious crocheter, kind, funny, lonely, old Hollywood actor, bossy, fast, nightwalker, tiny, beautiful cutie;
Marshall’s hatred for everyone and almost everything, except for Felix, is just chef’s kiss. He’s such a grump, and I love it.
He’s completely OBSESSED with Felix. I’m talking full-on, certifiable, unhinged obsession, complete with collages, stalking, and cameras.
I also adore the cute little nicknames Marshall comes up with for Felix. They’re all in his head, of course—he never actually says them out loud:
“My chivalrous little gremlin.”
“My rabid little chihuahua man.”
heheheh, he’s so funny. 😄
At around 38%, I found myself thinking: “Come on, Marshall, you’re smarter than this! Have you never heard of basic vampire rules? Are you that oblivious? You’re lucky I find it hilarious. 😆 You’re such a Ximbo (aka himbo/bimbo but neutral)!
Really, it was the most obvious suspicion, leading to the only logical conclusion… Felix is an adorable vampire!
BTW the vampire traits in this book are very much like the ones in Twilight: no breathing, looks like porcelain skin, cold touch, no eating, shadows under the eyes, statue-like stillness, eye color changes, super speed, and strength.
Felix was adorable, between shyness and bursts of confidence, he’s was building up trust with Marshall to be himself.
It was beautiful how he cherished Marshall’s quirks and antics, all while trying (and failing) to hide the fact that he was a vampire.
I love the fact that he was always crocheting and his admiration for stars!
Tarot Card: The Emperor
I don’t know much about Tarot, just bits and pieces from what my sibling tells me.
I expected it to play a bigger role in the story, but it didn’t come up as much as I thought it would. Sure, they mentioned tarot cards, but they were just a set lying around in Felix’s house. It felt like a missed opportunity.
For example, it would’ve been fun if Felix had been reading the cards, and Marshall, doing his usual sneaky thing, was hiding in the bushes taking pictures.
Imagine if Felix lifted The Emperor card right as Marshall snapped a photo—perfect for his collage.
Or maybe something involving Felix’s cats stealing the cards, specifically The Emperor card. That would’ve been hilarious.
Also, I was expecting more scenes (not just flashbacks) from when they were in the Magic Shop and met The Owner. A friend of mine, who’s read the previous books in the Tales From The Tarot series, mentioned that in those, the MCs had interactions with The Owner, and that they would do a reading and the card would be the theme card of the book.
But here, all we got was an old poster of the card in Felix’s mess of a house.
I was expecting more focus on Tarot and The Owner. 🤗
Side Characters: 5/5
Oh, Barry, Barry, Barry... What are we going to do with you? Marshall hates you so much, and I’m with him – you’re insufferable!
But really, Fae Quin did a great job making Barry's moments hilarious. There’s so much entertainment in this story, especially with all the creative and insulting nicknames Marshall has for Barry!
Winnie & Marshall’s sibling moments were super cute and funny.
The most hilarious thing is that Winnie has this uncanny sixth sense, knowing exactly when to call Marshall at the most embarrassing moments or when he’s on the verge of a meltdown.
Does she help him? Of course not! She just teases and mocks him a lot. 😆
Ahhhhh, the cats... I do love cats! And these two were hilarious.
Marshall was so adamant about hating them until he realized that Felix’s life included Dolly and Tiffany, he had to figure out a plan to get used to them.
Those moments were some of the funniest in the book!
Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan—I respect everyone's choices—but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, I don't think Marshall's very specific, supposedly boring and plain, food choices were necessary. The detailed descriptions didn’t add much to the story, if the food had been described vaguely it would have had the same effect.
In my opinion, oatmeal would have been perfect.
As Holt says in B99, "Love, it sustains you. It’s like oatmeal." This quote would have been a great fit for this couple…Just saying…
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?
The epilogue, the end was amazing.
Even though we didn’t get Felix’s POV. 😗
*throws a tantrum*
Don’t get me wrong—this book was awesome 👌—but we could’ve, AT LEAST, had Felix’s POV in the epilogue!!!
…
Felix's emotions were all over the place, and there were so many conversations, backstories that were hinted at but never fully answered, especially about his past. It felt like some threads were left hanging.
I get that explaining everything would probably require a full-length book, but it still felt like something was missing.
If I had to point out a few things:
🐱 It took me about 10% of the book to get fully immersed in the story, but that’s probably just me being impatient due to insomnia. So that was total a ME thing.
😿 I really missed Felix’s POV. Without his perspective, the story felt a bit unfinished.
Considering how much Marshall spirals in his thoughts, we would have had space for a few chapters, or even just a glimpse of Felix’s input—especially in the epilogue.
By then, Felix had moved on from his past, thanks to Marshall, who made him feel seen, loved, and no longer alone. Felix would’ve been focused on the present, and his POV there would have been perfect. 👌
😽 Marshall’s tendency to overthink and walk in circles fits his personality as a planner and indecisive person (which I totally relate to), but sometimes it dragged on a bit.
The constant back-and-forth inner monologues occasionally took me out of the interactions between the MCs or the story.
It could’ve been trimmed down a bit, but it didn’t ruin the book for me. Just another ME thing, specifically bc it’s a slow burn.
😸But honestly, despite these things, I loved the book and would 100% recommend it! 😻😻😻
Favorite character?
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Fae Quin.
Enjoyment: 4,5/5
Tales From The Tarot Series:
💚 Expected on 14/09/2024:
4. The Nephilim’s Touch by Morgan Lysand💚
💙 5. King Of Hollywood - 4,45 stars 💙
💜 Expected on 05/09/2024:
6. My Minotaur Daddy by Laura Lascarso - Currently Reading💜
🖤 Expected on 09/09/2024:
7. Across Space And Time by Kit Barrie🖤
❤ Expected on 12/09/2024:
8. Chariot Of Souls by Morgan Mason❤
🧡 Expected on 16/09/2024:
9. By Rude Strength by K.L. Hiers🧡
💛 Expected on 19/09/2024:
10. Found In Obscurity by A.M. Rose💛
💜 Expected on 03/10/2024:
14. Death Song by B. Ripley💜
💛 Expected on 14/10/2024:
17. Camelot's Tower by Brooke Matthews💛
💚 Expected on 17/10/2024:
18. A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star by Chloe Archer💚
💙 Expected on 21/10/2024:
19. Trust In The Moon by Delaney Rain💙
💜 Expected on 24/10/2024:
20. Raising The Sun by Eryn Hawk💜
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
Hope this review was helpful.
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Written at Randy's by Katherine McIntyre
Genre/Trope: Adult/MX Romance/T4T/Aesthetic Romance/Dirty Talker/Enby-X Rep/Forced Proximity/Friends To Lovers/LGTBQIA Plus/Love Trans-X/Love M-X/New Authors/Opposites Attract/Shameless Flirt/Sweet Tooth/Trans Rep/Very Tempting Roommate/ARC/
Content/Trigger Warnings:Moderate Transphobia and Panic Attacks
Plot: 5/5
POV: 2
Main Characters:
5/5 – Myles, he, introvert, stubborn, writer of queer erotic alien romances, oblivious, clumsy, sarcastic, timid, socially awkward, funny (only with friends)
5/5 – Avery, nickname Aves, she/he, social butterfly, stubborn, acupuncturist, sweet, generous, kind, attention-seeker, funny
Myles & Avery's relationship is beautiful, from roommates to best friends to lovers.
Their journey is smooth, cute 😏 and hot (no 3rd act breakup).
What I liked most about their relationship was the communication bt them. They understood each other like no one else, they were eager to learn everything about one another. And their chemistry was intense since the beginning, making their journey even more static and caliente. 🥵
horny bitch for books, ☝️present
Side Characters: 5/5
Let's start with the Diner.
The Diner is a wet dream to any queer person.
The calming, relaxing (and fun) vibes during the diner scenes are chef's kiss. It's so inclusive, a true queer safe space.
Among the SCs, we have Chloé, Avery's bestie, who has her own sapphic book (Extraction Play). She's hilarious, and I wanted a little more of her!
Myles's parents are super cool, and Avery's niece is just sooo cute & oblivious kind!
Then there's Graeme, Myles's write friend, he's funny too, and I can’t wait for their book in this series!
Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?No
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan—I respect everyone's choices—but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, this one is relatively tame, but it does have some mentions that, for me, don't add much to the story.
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?HEA/HFN
Favorite character?Avery
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this series? OMCat YES
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Katherine McIntyre.
Enjoyment: 5/5
I lived for Avery's duck brigade jokes/pranks.
Sooooo funny. The whole book is hilarious!
🎶🎶can't wait for the next booookkk 🎶🎶 in this wonderful serieeeess 🎶🎶
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Diner Days Series: 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💙 1. Written At Randy's - MX trans masc & bigender MCs - 4,5 stars 💙
💖 Next Loren Leigh's book Expected on 19/09/2024:
2. Final Boy At Randy's - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 05/09/2024:
3. Cramming at Randy's by Alex Silver - XX genderqueer & demiboy MCs🤍
💖 Expected on 12/09/2024:
4. Temptation at Randy's by Emily Alter - FX trans femme & non-binary MCs💖
💙 Expected on 19/10/2024:
5. Hitched at Randy's by A.E. Madsen- MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💙
💖 Expected on 26/09/2024:
6. Gaming at Randy's by Duckie Mack - MM trans guy & trans guy MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 03/10/2024:
7. Striking a Chord at Randy's by K.C. Carmine - MM cis guy & trans guy MCs🤍
💖 Expected on 10/10/2024:
8. Composed at Randy's by Zile Elliven - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💖
💙 Expected on 07/11/2024:
8. Roleplay at Randy's by Rikki Leighton - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💙
💖 Expected on 24/10/2024:
10. Finding Home at Randy's by Abrianna Denae - MMX trans guy & trans guy & non-binary MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 31/10/2024:
11. Aftercare at Randy's by R.A. Frick - FXM trans femme & non-binary & trans masc MCs🤍
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
Hope this review was helpful.
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emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4,5 Slutticula Stars
ARC Read: 17/07/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Kat McIntyre for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MX t4t Romance 🥵💦
🌈🏳️⚧️👉A Trans Man & A Bigender MCs
😗👉 Roommates To Lovers 🔑
🙏 Forced Proximity
👉Opposites Attract 🧲
😳 Mutual Past & On-Going Crush
🦋👉Out Going, Horny Mess Of A Social Butterfly
&
📖👉Overanalyzing & Oblivious Mess Of A Writer
🌍 Very well written, fluffy, funny plot & ambience
😌🙌 ATTENTION: This Book Is The Safest Place For Queer People To Laugh And Enjoy Themselves
Series: Diner Days #1
Cover: 4/5
Ebook: 205 Pages
Story: 5/5
OmGlob please Kat can you make Myles’s books come true? I want to read all that alien goodness. The little we know about the book left me intrigued, I can’t stop wondering what happens in those stories with all the research Myles is doing 👀👀👀.
I really want that book, I love (queer) alien romances!
Okay now about the good stuff that it’s Written At Randy’s.
This book wow!
If you’ve ever dreamed of a perfect queer book with everything, I'm mean everything — this is the one. And get ready because there's a whole series of them, with 10 more to go. YAY!
This book is funny, adorable without being mushy, with very good trans & bigender realness and vibes, with lots of queer rep, found family, low angst, great world-building (the diner *dreamy sigh*), lovable characters, AND it’s hooootttttt, very very hot, indeed.
Urgh......it's a balm for your heart, mind, soul, body...
This is simply the perfect trans comfort queer read, the best!
ARC Read: 17/07/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Kat McIntyre for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MX t4t Romance 🥵💦
🌈🏳️⚧️👉A Trans Man & A Bigender MCs
😗👉 Roommates To Lovers 🔑
🙏 Forced Proximity
👉Opposites Attract 🧲
😳 Mutual Past & On-Going Crush
🦋👉Out Going, Horny Mess Of A Social Butterfly
&
📖👉Overanalyzing & Oblivious Mess Of A Writer
🌍 Very well written, fluffy, funny plot & ambience
😌🙌 ATTENTION: This Book Is The Safest Place For Queer People To Laugh And Enjoy Themselves
Series: Diner Days #1
Cover: 4/5
Ebook: 205 Pages
Story: 5/5
OmGlob please Kat can you make Myles’s books come true? I want to read all that alien goodness. The little we know about the book left me intrigued, I can’t stop wondering what happens in those stories with all the research Myles is doing 👀👀👀.
I really want that book, I love (queer) alien romances!
Okay now about the good stuff that it’s Written At Randy’s.
This book wow!
If you’ve ever dreamed of a perfect queer book with everything, I'm mean everything — this is the one. And get ready because there's a whole series of them, with 10 more to go. YAY!
This book is funny, adorable without being mushy, with very good trans & bigender realness and vibes, with lots of queer rep, found family, low angst, great world-building (the diner *dreamy sigh*), lovable characters, AND it’s hooootttttt, very very hot, indeed.
Urgh......it's a balm for your heart, mind, soul, body...
This is simply the perfect trans comfort queer read, the best!
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"Room for Rent in downtown Boston. Not a mystical portal to an alternate dimension but willing to test out any theories.
Not on goats though.
No goat sacrifice."
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"Room for Rent in downtown Boston. Not a mystical portal to an alternate dimension but willing to test out any theories.
Not on goats though.
No goat sacrifice."
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Genre/Trope: Adult/MX Romance/T4T/Aesthetic Romance/Dirty Talker/Enby-X Rep/Forced Proximity/Friends To Lovers/LGTBQIA Plus/Love Trans-X/Love M-X/New Authors/Opposites Attract/Shameless Flirt/Sweet Tooth/Trans Rep/Very Tempting Roommate/ARC/
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Plot: 5/5
POV: 2
Main Characters:
5/5 – Myles, he, introvert, stubborn, writer of queer erotic alien romances, oblivious, clumsy, sarcastic, timid, socially awkward, funny (only with friends)
5/5 – Avery, nickname Aves, she/he, social butterfly, stubborn, acupuncturist, sweet, generous, kind, attention-seeker, funny
Myles & Avery's relationship is beautiful, from roommates to best friends to lovers.
Their journey is smooth, cute 😏 and hot (no 3rd act breakup).
What I liked most about their relationship was the communication bt them. They understood each other like no one else, they were eager to learn everything about one another. And their chemistry was intense since the beginning, making their journey even more static and caliente. 🥵
horny bitch for books, ☝️present
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"Avery: Except then he leaned down and brushed his lips to mine, and I melted. The kiss was soft and seeking, soothing me in a way I hadn’t known I needed.
...
I wanted to feel his body against mine, and he lowered himself so our chests brushed together, his with a bit of softness at the tits that was hot as fuck against my flat.
He pulled back and pressed a kiss on the tip of my nose, the motion so goddamn cute I died. My heart tumbled, and yeah, bury me here because I didn’t want to leave this space at all."
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"Avery: Except then he leaned down and brushed his lips to mine, and I melted. The kiss was soft and seeking, soothing me in a way I hadn’t known I needed.
...
I wanted to feel his body against mine, and he lowered himself so our chests brushed together, his with a bit of softness at the tits that was hot as fuck against my flat.
He pulled back and pressed a kiss on the tip of my nose, the motion so goddamn cute I died. My heart tumbled, and yeah, bury me here because I didn’t want to leave this space at all."
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Side Characters: 5/5
Let's start with the Diner.
The Diner is a wet dream to any queer person.
The calming, relaxing (and fun) vibes during the diner scenes are chef's kiss. It's so inclusive, a true queer safe space.
Among the SCs, we have Chloé, Avery's bestie, who has her own sapphic book (Extraction Play). She's hilarious, and I wanted a little more of her!
Myles's parents are super cool, and Avery's niece is just sooo cute & oblivious kind!
Then there's Graeme, Myles's write friend, he's funny too, and I can’t wait for their book in this series!
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"Avery: "Considering you slept with Marisa, I’m pretty sure the bar can go no lower. Chloe said...
I wrinkled my nose. "Yeah, I thought she had a religion kink or something. I didn’t expect her to legit bust out the holy water and try to exorcise me midcoitus. Besides, who carries pocket-sized holy water?"
Greg snorted. "No, she was just trying to convert you."
"By having lesbian sex?" I asked, my brows drawing together. "One plus one plus two plus one equals I’m confused as fuck."
"She was also confused as fuck, if that helps at all, Chloe said."
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"Avery: "Considering you slept with Marisa, I’m pretty sure the bar can go no lower. Chloe said...
I wrinkled my nose. "Yeah, I thought she had a religion kink or something. I didn’t expect her to legit bust out the holy water and try to exorcise me midcoitus. Besides, who carries pocket-sized holy water?"
Greg snorted. "No, she was just trying to convert you."
"By having lesbian sex?" I asked, my brows drawing together. "One plus one plus two plus one equals I’m confused as fuck."
"She was also confused as fuck, if that helps at all, Chloe said."
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Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan—I respect everyone's choices—but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, this one is relatively tame, but it does have some mentions that, for me, don't add much to the story.
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?
Favorite character?
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this series? OMCat YES
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Katherine McIntyre.
Enjoyment: 5/5
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"Avery: The landlord refused to fix anything, and the standoff between us was getting ridiculous. I’d left a retaliative line of rubber ducks outside his apartment door daily for about a month, and I was pretty sure he was refusing to get my sink repaired out of spite.
But he hadn’t fixed anything in a timely manner beforehand either, so at least I got some amusement over the Eternal Duck Brigade—trademarked.
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"Avery: The landlord refused to fix anything, and the standoff between us was getting ridiculous. I’d left a retaliative line of rubber ducks outside his apartment door daily for about a month, and I was pretty sure he was refusing to get my sink repaired out of spite.
But he hadn’t fixed anything in a timely manner beforehand either, so at least I got some amusement over the Eternal Duck Brigade—trademarked.
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I lived for Avery's duck brigade jokes/pranks.
Sooooo funny. The whole book is hilarious!
🎶🎶can't wait for the next booookkk 🎶🎶 in this wonderful serieeeess 🎶🎶
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Diner Days Series: 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💙 1. Written At Randy's - MX trans masc & bigender MCs - 4,5 stars 💙
💖 Next Loren Leigh's book Expected on 19/09/2024:
2. Final Boy At Randy's - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 05/09/2024:
3. Cramming at Randy's by Alex Silver - XX genderqueer & demiboy MCs🤍
💖 Expected on 12/09/2024:
4. Temptation at Randy's by Emily Alter - FX trans femme & non-binary MCs💖
💙 Expected on 19/10/2024:
5. Hitched at Randy's by A.E. Madsen- MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💙
💖 Expected on 26/09/2024:
6. Gaming at Randy's by Duckie Mack - MM trans guy & trans guy MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 03/10/2024:
7. Striking a Chord at Randy's by K.C. Carmine - MM cis guy & trans guy MCs🤍
💖 Expected on 10/10/2024:
8. Composed at Randy's by Zile Elliven - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💖
💙 Expected on 07/11/2024:
8. Roleplay at Randy's by Rikki Leighton - MM trans guy & cis guy MCs💙
💖 Expected on 24/10/2024:
10. Finding Home at Randy's by Abrianna Denae - MMX trans guy & trans guy & non-binary MCs💖
🤍 Expected on 31/10/2024:
11. Aftercare at Randy's by R.A. Frick - FXM trans femme & non-binary & trans masc MCs🤍
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Transphobia
Keeper by Nicole Dykes
3.5
1st read: 17/05/2023 - 2,5 Stars
2nd read: 26/01/2024 - ? Stars
Giving this a go again but this time listening to the audio instead of reading.
Should have started with Hostile but for some reason thought this book would be a better choice for a 1st time reading Nicole Dykes writing....did not go well.... now after reading Hostile and loving it, thought of giving this one a chance again, and if I don’t like it again...still gonna try to read the next in this series.
end of 2nd read: 27/01/2024 - 3,5 Stars
Complete review to come!
2nd read: 26/01/2024 - ? Stars
Giving this a go again but this time listening to the audio instead of reading.
Should have started with Hostile but for some reason thought this book would be a better choice for a 1st time reading Nicole Dykes writing....did not go well.... now after reading Hostile and loving it, thought of giving this one a chance again, and if I don’t like it again...still gonna try to read the next in this series.
end of 2nd read: 27/01/2024 - 3,5 Stars
Complete review to come!
Defender by Nicole Dykes
2.0
DNF at 47%.
Love Oakley........ Travis well, he's a different story ugh can't stand him. Seriously stop complaining, Travis.... you may have made a mistake that took away your "perfect future"...you were dumb...there's nothing wrong with that, everyone is dumb...just stop complaining and live your life!
Decided to DNF. Tried with the audiobook, it didn't help. Considered skimming a little, but didn't think it was worth it. I just can't with Travis...
It was all about Oakley for me, just trying finising the book for him at the end it just wasn't enough!
Well........maybe next year?
Love Oakley........ Travis well, he's a different story ugh can't stand him. Seriously stop complaining, Travis.... you may have made a mistake that took away your "perfect future"...you were dumb...there's nothing wrong with that, everyone is dumb...just stop complaining and live your life!
Decided to DNF. Tried with the audiobook, it didn't help. Considered skimming a little, but didn't think it was worth it. I just can't with Travis...
It was all about Oakley for me, just trying finising the book for him at the end it just wasn't enough!
Well........maybe next year?
A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories by Lily Mayne
4.5
4,5 Stars
▪︎ Moth And Aury - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a little 2k-word short set at the end of The Rycke (Monstrous: Book 3) when Moth goes to find Aury because he can’t bear seeing his unrequited love (Ghost) so miserable."
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part One - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 8.6k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features our favourite, original monster-human couple, Danny and Wyn, and includes Danny almost getting a dog, the pair visiting an old, abandoned amusement park, and a very intriguing game of tag in the dark…"
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Two - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short 5.3k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features a hypothetical conversation about hotdogs, a visit to an abandoned mall, and Danny in lingerie and a crop top. So. There’s that. Wyn enjoys himself."
▪︎A Monstrous Christmas On The Homestead (Edinter And Charlie) - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 7.7k-word story set between Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4) and Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) of the Monstrous series. It features our big purple monster, Edin; his asshole human lover, Hunter; and Hunter’s best friend, Charlie, having a sweet little Wastes-style Christmas at their homestead before Charlie returns to the military…"
▪︎Ghost And Aury Take A Trip - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A short, 8k-word story set after the events of Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4). It features our favourite goblin shark monster baby and his anxious mate, a surprise for Ghost, and a *ahem* new experience for Aury."
▪︎Charlie And Moth’s Safehouse Honeymoon - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A lengthy 12.6k word short set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It's about our prickly, beautiful half monster, Moth, and his doting partner Charlie. FYI, there is a lot of sex in this, including a very long scene that I was originally going to include in their book, but decided not to in the end, as it was something I wasn’t sure Moth was “ready” for yet seeing as he had to open up to Charlie about it first. (It will make sense when you get to it.)"
▪︎Moth And The Soul Eater Have A Bonding Experience - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 3.4k word short that is essentially 3.4k words of Moth fanboying over Wyn, set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). I’ve said before that this is the most ridiculous of all the shorts (so far), and it really is. I have crammed every relevant cliché that I can in here."
▪︎Hunter And Edin Pay The Nebraska Base A Visit - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 6.5k word short set during the beginning of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) where Hunter and Edin return to the Nebraska military base so Edin can get his revenge on a karik. It’s not the karik that ripped his leg off when he was a kid, but it’ll still be satisfying."
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Three - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Here we have an 8k word short to celebrate Soul Eater hitting 3,000 ratings on Amazon! And because we all need more Danny and Wyn. Always. Set during the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) but best read after to not spoil anything. Wyn has the great idea for them to re-enact their first meetings at the military base with, you guessed it, sexy results. As ever, this is basically 8k words of pure smut, with Wyn being a bit of a bastard, and Danny loving it."
▪︎Moth And Wyn Visit A City Or: Moth And Wyn Ransack An Adult Store And Go Home To Their Respective Partners Agreeing To Never Speak Of It Again - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "An entirely indulgent and gratuitous short about Moth and Wyn taking a “bro trip” to a city, ransacking a sex shop and returning to the camp for Moth to be absolutely wrecked by Charlie. This is 14.6k words of stabby monster bonding and pure smut, set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). The longest of the shorts so far. I don’t know why I always end up having so much to say about Charlie and Moth. They’re just so dang cute!"
▪︎Charlie And Moth Do The Elf Thing - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "So! Charlie previously mentioned in another short that he’s always had an *ahem* elf fantasy, and who better to help him indulge in it than his beautiful, pointy-eared, pale-haired, arrogant and prickly half-monster boyfriend? This is around 9.5k words of Charlie trying his darn best to be an old-timey noble knight, Moth reluctantly going along with it as his snooty elf (until he gets really into it) and just both of them generally being idiots. We also discover that Moth looks good in literally anything. Set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5)"
▪︎Gloam Worships His Hardworking Firebrand - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Finally, a short for Gloam and Rig! I think in my head they are the most solid, secure couple so I feel less of a need to revisit them, maybe? But it was so nice getting back into that headspace. They are the cutest, especially Rig. He’s a precious baby who just wants to help everyone and make them all happy. This is 8.4k words set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6). Includes a lovely look at Seraph and Lilac settling into their cosy love shack life, some light teasing of Wyn in his absence (when does that bastard not show up in conversation) and a night of Gloam pampering his fidgety, hyperactive firebrand and finally getting him to stay still and quiet for a while."
▪︎Lor And Jugs Get A Pet - 4,5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A brand new, 7.3k word short set after the events of Lor (Monstrous: Book 7). Here we get a snapshot of this adorable pair living in marital bliss, with each of them being the precious cinnamon rolls that they are. Jugs wants to treat his beautiful vint husband with a reminder of their ‘courting’ days, and Lor wants to shower his handsome, mulleted human with lavish, over-the-top gifts—including an adorable monster-world pet. (I’m sorry, Danny.)"
▪︎The Orlith Chronicles - Didn't Read Stars (next time)
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn - Blurb/CW: "A little 1k word short of an interaction between Wyn and Orlith, long before Danny is in existence! (Note: Orlith is another telyth – Wyn’s species – who makes an appearance in the novella Wyn.) Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn (Again) - Blurb/CW: "Another little 1.3k word interaction between Wyn and Orlith, set waaay in the past! Orlith is continuing in his mission to get railed by (or to rail) Wyn as often as possible. Why, Orlith? Wyn is a grumpy old man, he’s kinda gross (you know his hygiene standards are way below Danny’s) and he is not impressed by your enormous collection of stolen human trinkets.There are no details or descriptions of Wyn and Orlith actually doing the deed here (I guess this could be classed as fade-to-black) but if you really can’t stand the thought of Wyn having a sex life before Danny, maybe don’t read it. Because he does give in this time. He can’t resist Orlith. Or at least, he couldn’t back then. Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith And Faralin - Blurb/CW: "A brand-new 3.6k word short from Orlith’s perspective! This is set on Orlith’s turf—Europe (London, England, specifically)—and we finally get to meet another of the ancient telyths wandering between worlds… Orlith’s stoic, world-weary older sibling, Faralin. Set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5), when Orlith is introduced (and meets Danny...)"
▪︎Ruke A Monstrous Novella - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: Sweet Ruke and his paranoid loner human, Jamie. This story came to me while writing Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4) when Collector Mary’s pet shulc brought back a green arm from a small town. I thought it would be interesting to write from the perspective of a human who has never experienced any kind of life other than a post-apocalyptic one. Jamie’s mindset is completely different from the raiders'. He has only known a post-apocalyptic life and is suspicious of all humans. City life is a completely foreign concept to him—any kind of communal living is. So I wanted to give him a happy ending with Ruke in a remote corner of the Wastes, where he feels safe, happy, and no longer alone."
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You can find free short stories in Lily Mayne's Website just enter the password " GiveMeMoreMonstrous ":
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Here Are All The Links And Blurbs Of The Free Short Stories Available:
👉-A Monstrous Christmas in the Hyll - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 23.4k word short for Christmas 2023! This time, we’re going back to the hyll in the monster world to see how Jugs, Lor and all their friends celebrate the version of Christmas that Jugs has described. Set around the 98% mark of Lor (Monstrous: Book 7)."
👉-Danny Helps Wyn Relax After Another Long, Tedious Day of Hating Everything - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 6.3k indulgent Danny and Wyn short to celebrate my Facebook Group Lily Mayne’s Monster Lovers hitting 5k members! I felt that we needed to go back to the original Monstrous couple to mark such a milestone. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉-Edin and Hunter Go Hunting (kind of) - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Hundin! Going huntin’! (Kind of.) I wrote this 6.8k-word short to celebrate the release of my book box with Renegade Romance, and also because I really just wanted to write a short with Hunter spending a lot of time worshipping Edin’s fantastically gigantic pecs. Which he does. Set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) or Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉-Seraph and Lilac Throw a Dinner Party - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Dinner party! Pie! Seraph being just the most precious adorable angel and Lilac being his wonderful support system and Charlie being a total slut for pie! I wrote this short for two reasons. One: to celebrate my wonderful pal Court’s birthday! Happy birthday, m8, I love you very much. Two: to celebrate the end of Pride Month 2023! Okay, three reasons. Three: pie. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6) and A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp."
👉-Slayer Woos His Charlie (Moth’s Got Game) - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Yes. It’s Charlie and Moth again. What can I say? I just fuckin’ love Charlie and Moth. They are one of my comfort couples. The evolution of their relationship, getting to write about it growing deeper and more intimate, is just so satisfying and warms my little hear. tThis is an 11.2k-word short story to celebrate Pride Month 2023! (Last year it was Edin and Hunter getting frisky after Edin kills a gross squid monster in front of Hunter! Aww. So romantic.) Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6) and A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp."
👉-The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 4 - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "The first bonus short of 2023! This is a 10.3k short about Wyn surprising Danny with a little trip, and not much else. It’s sweet and soft, with our resident gross old telyth showing his human how much he loves him. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
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-A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 34.5k word short for Christmas 2022! This short sees the Nebraska camp celebrating a (late) Christmas, with lots of food and gift-giving and *ahem* other stuff. It features every POV of the Monstrous lads so far! (Plus Anchor!) Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉the link: A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp Free Bonus Short
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Watch out for Spoiler Warnings!
Here Is The Monstrous Series:
1. Soul Eater - Danny & Wyn's Story - 5,0 stars
2. Edin - Hunter & Edin's Story - 4,5 stars
3. The Rycke - Ghost & Aury's Story - 5,0 stars
3,5. Wyn - Wyn & Danny's Story - 5,0 stars
4. Gloam - Rig & Gloam's Story - 5,0 stars
5. Moth - Charlie & Moth's Story - 5,0 stars
6. Seraph - Lilac & Seraph's Story - 4,5 stars
7. Lor - Jugs & Lor's Story - 5,0 stars
8. Lyri - Cat & Lyri's Story
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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▪︎ Moth And Aury - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a little 2k-word short set at the end of The Rycke (Monstrous: Book 3) when Moth goes to find Aury because he can’t bear seeing his unrequited love (Ghost) so miserable."
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part One - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 8.6k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features our favourite, original monster-human couple, Danny and Wyn, and includes Danny almost getting a dog, the pair visiting an old, abandoned amusement park, and a very intriguing game of tag in the dark…"
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Two - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short 5.3k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features a hypothetical conversation about hotdogs, a visit to an abandoned mall, and Danny in lingerie and a crop top. So. There’s that. Wyn enjoys himself."
▪︎A Monstrous Christmas On The Homestead (Edinter And Charlie) - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 7.7k-word story set between Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4) and Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) of the Monstrous series. It features our big purple monster, Edin; his asshole human lover, Hunter; and Hunter’s best friend, Charlie, having a sweet little Wastes-style Christmas at their homestead before Charlie returns to the military…"
▪︎Ghost And Aury Take A Trip - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A short, 8k-word story set after the events of Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4). It features our favourite goblin shark monster baby and his anxious mate, a surprise for Ghost, and a *ahem* new experience for Aury."
▪︎Charlie And Moth’s Safehouse Honeymoon - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A lengthy 12.6k word short set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It's about our prickly, beautiful half monster, Moth, and his doting partner Charlie. FYI, there is a lot of sex in this, including a very long scene that I was originally going to include in their book, but decided not to in the end, as it was something I wasn’t sure Moth was “ready” for yet seeing as he had to open up to Charlie about it first. (It will make sense when you get to it.)"
▪︎Moth And The Soul Eater Have A Bonding Experience - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 3.4k word short that is essentially 3.4k words of Moth fanboying over Wyn, set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). I’ve said before that this is the most ridiculous of all the shorts (so far), and it really is. I have crammed every relevant cliché that I can in here."
▪︎Hunter And Edin Pay The Nebraska Base A Visit - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 6.5k word short set during the beginning of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) where Hunter and Edin return to the Nebraska military base so Edin can get his revenge on a karik. It’s not the karik that ripped his leg off when he was a kid, but it’ll still be satisfying."
▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Three - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Here we have an 8k word short to celebrate Soul Eater hitting 3,000 ratings on Amazon! And because we all need more Danny and Wyn. Always. Set during the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) but best read after to not spoil anything. Wyn has the great idea for them to re-enact their first meetings at the military base with, you guessed it, sexy results. As ever, this is basically 8k words of pure smut, with Wyn being a bit of a bastard, and Danny loving it."
▪︎Moth And Wyn Visit A City Or: Moth And Wyn Ransack An Adult Store And Go Home To Their Respective Partners Agreeing To Never Speak Of It Again - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "An entirely indulgent and gratuitous short about Moth and Wyn taking a “bro trip” to a city, ransacking a sex shop and returning to the camp for Moth to be absolutely wrecked by Charlie. This is 14.6k words of stabby monster bonding and pure smut, set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). The longest of the shorts so far. I don’t know why I always end up having so much to say about Charlie and Moth. They’re just so dang cute!"
▪︎Charlie And Moth Do The Elf Thing - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "So! Charlie previously mentioned in another short that he’s always had an *ahem* elf fantasy, and who better to help him indulge in it than his beautiful, pointy-eared, pale-haired, arrogant and prickly half-monster boyfriend? This is around 9.5k words of Charlie trying his darn best to be an old-timey noble knight, Moth reluctantly going along with it as his snooty elf (until he gets really into it) and just both of them generally being idiots. We also discover that Moth looks good in literally anything. Set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5)"
▪︎Gloam Worships His Hardworking Firebrand - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Finally, a short for Gloam and Rig! I think in my head they are the most solid, secure couple so I feel less of a need to revisit them, maybe? But it was so nice getting back into that headspace. They are the cutest, especially Rig. He’s a precious baby who just wants to help everyone and make them all happy. This is 8.4k words set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6). Includes a lovely look at Seraph and Lilac settling into their cosy love shack life, some light teasing of Wyn in his absence (when does that bastard not show up in conversation) and a night of Gloam pampering his fidgety, hyperactive firebrand and finally getting him to stay still and quiet for a while."
▪︎Lor And Jugs Get A Pet - 4,5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A brand new, 7.3k word short set after the events of Lor (Monstrous: Book 7). Here we get a snapshot of this adorable pair living in marital bliss, with each of them being the precious cinnamon rolls that they are. Jugs wants to treat his beautiful vint husband with a reminder of their ‘courting’ days, and Lor wants to shower his handsome, mulleted human with lavish, over-the-top gifts—including an adorable monster-world pet. (I’m sorry, Danny.)"
▪︎The Orlith Chronicles - Didn't Read Stars (next time)
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn - Blurb/CW: "A little 1k word short of an interaction between Wyn and Orlith, long before Danny is in existence! (Note: Orlith is another telyth – Wyn’s species – who makes an appearance in the novella Wyn.) Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn (Again) - Blurb/CW: "Another little 1.3k word interaction between Wyn and Orlith, set waaay in the past! Orlith is continuing in his mission to get railed by (or to rail) Wyn as often as possible. Why, Orlith? Wyn is a grumpy old man, he’s kinda gross (you know his hygiene standards are way below Danny’s) and he is not impressed by your enormous collection of stolen human trinkets.There are no details or descriptions of Wyn and Orlith actually doing the deed here (I guess this could be classed as fade-to-black) but if you really can’t stand the thought of Wyn having a sex life before Danny, maybe don’t read it. Because he does give in this time. He can’t resist Orlith. Or at least, he couldn’t back then. Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith And Faralin - Blurb/CW: "A brand-new 3.6k word short from Orlith’s perspective! This is set on Orlith’s turf—Europe (London, England, specifically)—and we finally get to meet another of the ancient telyths wandering between worlds… Orlith’s stoic, world-weary older sibling, Faralin. Set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5), when Orlith is introduced (and meets Danny...)"
▪︎Ruke A Monstrous Novella - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: Sweet Ruke and his paranoid loner human, Jamie. This story came to me while writing Gloam (Monstrous: Book 4) when Collector Mary’s pet shulc brought back a green arm from a small town. I thought it would be interesting to write from the perspective of a human who has never experienced any kind of life other than a post-apocalyptic one. Jamie’s mindset is completely different from the raiders'. He has only known a post-apocalyptic life and is suspicious of all humans. City life is a completely foreign concept to him—any kind of communal living is. So I wanted to give him a happy ending with Ruke in a remote corner of the Wastes, where he feels safe, happy, and no longer alone."
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You can find free short stories in Lily Mayne's Website just enter the password " GiveMeMoreMonstrous ":
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Here Are All The Links And Blurbs Of The Free Short Stories Available:
👉-A Monstrous Christmas in the Hyll - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 23.4k word short for Christmas 2023! This time, we’re going back to the hyll in the monster world to see how Jugs, Lor and all their friends celebrate the version of Christmas that Jugs has described. Set around the 98% mark of Lor (Monstrous: Book 7)."
👉-Danny Helps Wyn Relax After Another Long, Tedious Day of Hating Everything - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 6.3k indulgent Danny and Wyn short to celebrate my Facebook Group Lily Mayne’s Monster Lovers hitting 5k members! I felt that we needed to go back to the original Monstrous couple to mark such a milestone. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉-Edin and Hunter Go Hunting (kind of) - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Hundin! Going huntin’! (Kind of.) I wrote this 6.8k-word short to celebrate the release of my book box with Renegade Romance, and also because I really just wanted to write a short with Hunter spending a lot of time worshipping Edin’s fantastically gigantic pecs. Which he does. Set after the events of Moth (Monstrous: Book 5) or Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉-Seraph and Lilac Throw a Dinner Party - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Dinner party! Pie! Seraph being just the most precious adorable angel and Lilac being his wonderful support system and Charlie being a total slut for pie! I wrote this short for two reasons. One: to celebrate my wonderful pal Court’s birthday! Happy birthday, m8, I love you very much. Two: to celebrate the end of Pride Month 2023! Okay, three reasons. Three: pie. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6) and A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp."
👉-Slayer Woos His Charlie (Moth’s Got Game) - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Yes. It’s Charlie and Moth again. What can I say? I just fuckin’ love Charlie and Moth. They are one of my comfort couples. The evolution of their relationship, getting to write about it growing deeper and more intimate, is just so satisfying and warms my little hear. tThis is an 11.2k-word short story to celebrate Pride Month 2023! (Last year it was Edin and Hunter getting frisky after Edin kills a gross squid monster in front of Hunter! Aww. So romantic.) Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6) and A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp."
👉-The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 4 - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "The first bonus short of 2023! This is a 10.3k short about Wyn surprising Danny with a little trip, and not much else. It’s sweet and soft, with our resident gross old telyth showing his human how much he loves him. Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
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-A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 34.5k word short for Christmas 2022! This short sees the Nebraska camp celebrating a (late) Christmas, with lots of food and gift-giving and *ahem* other stuff. It features every POV of the Monstrous lads so far! (Plus Anchor!) Set after the events of Seraph (Monstrous: Book 6)."
👉the link: A Monstrous Christmas In The Camp Free Bonus Short
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Watch out for Spoiler Warnings!
Here Is The Monstrous Series:
1. Soul Eater - Danny & Wyn's Story - 5,0 stars
2. Edin - Hunter & Edin's Story - 4,5 stars
3. The Rycke - Ghost & Aury's Story - 5,0 stars
3,5. Wyn - Wyn & Danny's Story - 5,0 stars
4. Gloam - Rig & Gloam's Story - 5,0 stars
5. Moth - Charlie & Moth's Story - 5,0 stars
6. Seraph - Lilac & Seraph's Story - 4,5 stars
7. Lor - Jugs & Lor's Story - 5,0 stars
8. Lyri - Cat & Lyri's Story
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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Soul Eater by Lily Mayne
5.0
RTC! AFTER READING THE WHOLE SERIES AGAIN!
Monstrous Series:
1. Soul Eater - Danny & Wyn's Story - 5,0 stars
Next Hunter & Edin's Story :
2. Edin - 4,5 stars
3. The Rycke - Ghost & Aury's Story - 5,0 stars
3,5. Wyn - Wyn & Danny's Story - 5,0 stars
BONUS Short Stories Of Wynny (Wyn & Danny) [watch out for the reading order]
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories:
3,6. ▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part One - 5 Stars Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 8.6k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features our favourite, original monster-human couple, Danny and Wyn, and includes Danny almost getting a dog, the pair visiting an old, abandoned amusement park, and a very intriguing game of tag in the dark…"
3,7. ▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Two - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short 5.3k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features a hypothetical conversation about hotdogs, a visit to an abandoned mall, and Danny in lingerie and a crop top. So. There’s that. Wyn enjoys himself."
BONUS Short Stories Of Orlith [watch out for the reading order]
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories:
3,8. ▪︎The Orlith Chronicles - Didn't Read Stars (next time)
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn - Blurb/CW: "A little 1k word short of an interaction between Wyn and Orlith, long before Danny is in existence! (Note: Orlith is another telyth – Wyn’s species – who makes an appearance in the novella Wyn.) Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn (Again) - Blurb/CW: "Another little 1.3k word interaction between Wyn and Orlith, set waaay in the past! Orlith is continuing in his mission to get railed by (or to rail) Wyn as often as possible. Why, Orlith? Wyn is a grumpy old man, he’s kinda gross (you know his hygiene standards are way below Danny’s) and he is not impressed by your enormous collection of stolen human trinkets.There are no details or descriptions of Wyn and Orlith actually doing the deed here (I guess this could be classed as fade-to-black) but if you really can’t stand the thought of Wyn having a sex life before Danny, maybe don’t read it. Because he does give in this time. He can’t resist Orlith. Or at least, he couldn’t back then. Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith And Faralin - Blurb/CW: "A brand-new 3.6k word short from Orlith’s perspective! This is set on Orlith’s turf—Europe (London, England, specifically)—and we finally get to meet another of the ancient telyths wandering between worlds… Orlith’s stoic, world-weary older sibling, Faralin. Set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5), when Orlith is introduced (and meets Danny...)"
4. Gloam - Rig & Gloam's Story - 5,0 stars
5. Moth - Charlie & Moth - 5,0 stars
6. Seraph - Lilac & Seraph's Story - 4,5 stars
7. Lor - Jugs & Lor's Story - 5,0 stars
8. Lyri - Cat & Lyri's Story
Bonus Shorts:
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories - 4,5 stars
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You can find free short stories in Lily Mayne's Website just enter the password " GiveMeMoreMonstrous ":
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Here Are All The Links And Blurbs Of The Short Stories Available:
👉-A Monstrous Christmas in the Hyll - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 23.4k word short for Christmas 2023! This time, we’re going back to the hyll in the monster world to see how Jugs, Lor and all their friends celebrate the version of Christmas that Jugs has described."
👉-Edin and Hunter Go Hunting (kind of) - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Hundin! Going huntin’! (Kind of.) I wrote this 6.8k-word short to celebrate the release of my book box with Renegade Romance, and also because I really just wanted to write a short with Hunter spending a lot of time worshipping Edin’s fantastically gigantic pecs. Which he does."
👉-Seraph and Lilac Throw a Dinner Party - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Dinner party! Pie! Seraph being just the most precious adorable angel and Lilac being his wonderful support system and Charlie being a total slut for pie! I wrote this short for two reasons. One: to celebrate my wonderful pal Court’s birthday! Happy birthday, m8, I love you very much. Two: to celebrate the end of Pride Month 2023! Okay, three reasons. Three: pie."
👉-Slayer Woos His Charlie (Moth’s Got Game) - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Yes. It’s Charlie and Moth again. What can I say? I just fuckin’ love Charlie and Moth. They are one of my comfort couples. The evolution of their relationship, getting to write about it growing deeper and more intimate, is just so satisfying and warms my little hear. tThis is an 11.2k-word short story to celebrate Pride Month 2023! (Last year it was Edin and Hunter getting frisky after Edin kills a gross squid monster in front of Hunter! Aww. So romantic.)"
Watch out for Spoiler Warnings!
Monstrous Series:
1. Soul Eater - Danny & Wyn's Story - 5,0 stars
Next Hunter & Edin's Story :
2. Edin - 4,5 stars
3. The Rycke - Ghost & Aury's Story - 5,0 stars
3,5. Wyn - Wyn & Danny's Story - 5,0 stars
BONUS Short Stories Of Wynny (Wyn & Danny) [watch out for the reading order]
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories:
3,6. ▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part One - 5 Stars Blurb/CW: "This is a short, 8.6k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features our favourite, original monster-human couple, Danny and Wyn, and includes Danny almost getting a dog, the pair visiting an old, abandoned amusement park, and a very intriguing game of tag in the dark…"
3,7. ▪︎The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part Two - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "This is a short 5.3k-word story set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: Book 3,5) and before Moth (Monstrous: Book 5). It features a hypothetical conversation about hotdogs, a visit to an abandoned mall, and Danny in lingerie and a crop top. So. There’s that. Wyn enjoys himself."
BONUS Short Stories Of Orlith [watch out for the reading order]
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories:
3,8. ▪︎The Orlith Chronicles - Didn't Read Stars (next time)
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn - Blurb/CW: "A little 1k word short of an interaction between Wyn and Orlith, long before Danny is in existence! (Note: Orlith is another telyth – Wyn’s species – who makes an appearance in the novella Wyn.) Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn (Again) - Blurb/CW: "Another little 1.3k word interaction between Wyn and Orlith, set waaay in the past! Orlith is continuing in his mission to get railed by (or to rail) Wyn as often as possible. Why, Orlith? Wyn is a grumpy old man, he’s kinda gross (you know his hygiene standards are way below Danny’s) and he is not impressed by your enormous collection of stolen human trinkets.There are no details or descriptions of Wyn and Orlith actually doing the deed here (I guess this could be classed as fade-to-black) but if you really can’t stand the thought of Wyn having a sex life before Danny, maybe don’t read it. Because he does give in this time. He can’t resist Orlith. Or at least, he couldn’t back then. Set way before the events of any of the books, so best read after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5)."
-Orlith And Faralin - Blurb/CW: "A brand-new 3.6k word short from Orlith’s perspective! This is set on Orlith’s turf—Europe (London, England, specifically)—and we finally get to meet another of the ancient telyths wandering between worlds… Orlith’s stoic, world-weary older sibling, Faralin. Set after the novella Wyn (Monstrous: 3,5), when Orlith is introduced (and meets Danny...)"
4. Gloam - Rig & Gloam's Story - 5,0 stars
5. Moth - Charlie & Moth - 5,0 stars
6. Seraph - Lilac & Seraph's Story - 4,5 stars
7. Lor - Jugs & Lor's Story - 5,0 stars
8. Lyri - Cat & Lyri's Story
Bonus Shorts:
7,5. A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories - 4,5 stars
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You can find free short stories in Lily Mayne's Website just enter the password " GiveMeMoreMonstrous ":
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Here Are All The Links And Blurbs Of The Short Stories Available:
👉-A Monstrous Christmas in the Hyll - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "A 23.4k word short for Christmas 2023! This time, we’re going back to the hyll in the monster world to see how Jugs, Lor and all their friends celebrate the version of Christmas that Jugs has described."
👉-Edin and Hunter Go Hunting (kind of) - 3 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Hundin! Going huntin’! (Kind of.) I wrote this 6.8k-word short to celebrate the release of my book box with Renegade Romance, and also because I really just wanted to write a short with Hunter spending a lot of time worshipping Edin’s fantastically gigantic pecs. Which he does."
👉-Seraph and Lilac Throw a Dinner Party - 4 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Dinner party! Pie! Seraph being just the most precious adorable angel and Lilac being his wonderful support system and Charlie being a total slut for pie! I wrote this short for two reasons. One: to celebrate my wonderful pal Court’s birthday! Happy birthday, m8, I love you very much. Two: to celebrate the end of Pride Month 2023! Okay, three reasons. Three: pie."
👉-Slayer Woos His Charlie (Moth’s Got Game) - 5 Stars
Blurb/CW: "Yes. It’s Charlie and Moth again. What can I say? I just fuckin’ love Charlie and Moth. They are one of my comfort couples. The evolution of their relationship, getting to write about it growing deeper and more intimate, is just so satisfying and warms my little hear. tThis is an 11.2k-word short story to celebrate Pride Month 2023! (Last year it was Edin and Hunter getting frisky after Edin kills a gross squid monster in front of Hunter! Aww. So romantic.)"
Watch out for Spoiler Warnings!