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  • Sweet Troll O’Mine by Kel Bruem

    Sweet Troll O’Mine by Kel Bruem

    Sweet Troll O’Mine: A Friends-to-Lovers Monster Romance (The Unusualities #3) by Kel Bruem

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    This is a MONSTER ROMANCE so please make sure you know what you are getting into before starting this book. This book is also spicy, again, make sure you know what you are getting into before starting this book.

    This is book 3 in The Unusualities Series, however, we have not read books one and two because we are chaos readers and started this series on book 3.

    We had no problems doing this. Yes, we miss the depth of the side-characters because those were main characters in books one & two, but book 3 isn’t about them, so it worked out for us.

    Book 3 follows Pete and Kelly on their journey of finding love, each other, and for Kelly, herself. Kelly is a girl in her 30’s living in Boston trying to figure out friendship because we all know at that age everyone is coupling-up and creating their own families.

    Also, Kelly is boss babeing it and already has her own business and is now starting another as a wedding planner. Girl is in need of some help financially and just with life. However, this isn’t her biggest issue or hang-up.

    Kelly is a siren, a winged woman, and she has some generational trauam she’s maybe questioning healing from. Through Kelly we get great lore on sirens and being a woman in general. The gist is Kelly’s grandmother was captured or lured by a man and forced to married and essentially live as a clipped bird.

    This turns into Kelly has some commitment issues when it comes to romantic relationships. Don’t worry, Pete, the troll, comes into her life and teaches her that men can be pillars and that they wait for her. He allows her to come to him when she is ready. What a beautiful man. Oh and he’s quite the giver * smirk*

    Go read book three and the rest of the series while you’re at it. We will 🙂

    P.S. This story is free with a KindleUnlimited Subscription and you can catch-up with books one and two there as well 🙂

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  • The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

    The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

    The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

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    This is a queer urban fantasy with two MMC’s.

    There is also Trans Masc. visibility as well as anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and other mental health visibility. There is also bullying and parental rejection.

    There is no spice, with the exception of kissing.

    The story has so much potential. The world of Thylsnean, which I hope we get more of in book 2, is a magical place. The plant life, animal life, and other humanoid and non-humanoid beings are fantastic. I do hope we get more of them in book 2. They are described to the reader with some descriptive language.

    The two main characters also have potential to have a strong relationship and for us, the reader, to feel connected to them. However, there is a lack of show and a lot of telling, therefore, as a reader we didn’t feel connected to thee characters. We also didn’t see any growth of who they are as individuals. We also didn’t understand their motives and reasoning.

    There are villains, who are Ialtag, which is the winged beings of Thylsnean who may be part human, or at least share some human DNA. One of the MMC’s Caliel is an Ialtag and has portaled to earth to learn about Humans.

    These villains want to humans to be extinct because they believe they, the Ialtag, are the superior species/beings. We are told this, not shown it through their actions or anything else. The only thing we are shown is when the villains capture Gabe, the human MMC, and torture him to get Caliel to agree with them and be their leader.

    Spoiler, it doesn’t work and the two MMC’s escape.

    There is more to the story, but you’ll need to read it to see the cliffhanger.

    Perhaps we are snobs, but we need a fantasy story to give us a lot of description, and showing of character actions, setting, story, for us to feel connected to the world and characters.

    If you are easy and don’t mind being told what characters are doing next then this is a great queer urban fantasy for you.

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  • Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

    Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

    Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

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    *SPOILER FREE*

    Where are the ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and When the Moon Hatched girlies?

    If you LOVE slow burn romantasy stories then you will absolutely love Awakening of the Starbone.

    If you need a new shadow daddy (Sølas, the MMC) to thirst over this story has one and he is damn hot. He totally falls first, which we love. He’s also bonded to a dragon *drool*

    Savaé, the FMC, is quite the bad ass. She can kill anyone and any beast. She’s had a rough life and doesn’t know her full potential or how to not be a lone wolf. Obviously, in the book she’s working through her shit and learning to love and rely on others.

    Sully is a side character that you will come to love. He becomes a strong male figure for Savaé and trains her to be the bad ass warrior she is. You will fall in love with him.

    There is a war college that our FMC and MMC both attend, however, in order to attend you must try out in small trials through out the lands. of course both pass. Duh!

    There are also units that students in this war college are sorted into. Of course, Savaé is put in the position she hoped for because she’s badass so of course she would be. This satiates your longing for the Fourth Wing days.

    In these units each person as a role and Savaé happens to be part of the unit that gets to be bonded to a flying beast. There are several types of beasts one can bond other than dragons. You’ll have to read the story to see what she bonds *wink*

    There are bad forces in this world, which is why they have this war college. They’re training them to fight this darkness that is taking over the lands.

    This not a HEA story, but rather a rip your heart out cliff hanger. In fact, your heart will be ripped out several times in this story. There is also a female villian and I am not sure what to think of her. I think I hate her.

    Savaé and Sølas are fated mates, but there’s something interesting about it that drives the story. Hence, romantasy.

    The story is also beautifully written. This is a high romantasy story and the descriptions of all the creatures, fae, continent, war, college and anything else is so rich in color and descriptive language you will feel like you are part of their unit and world.

    You will be devistated and in love reading this story. You will be craving book 2. Go pre-order now so you can read it December 8th when it comes out

    Note from us: We’ll suggest places to read or listen, but whenever you can, go straight to the authors as it’s the kindest way to show love and support them ❤

    For signed paperback copies snag one from the author from their Etsy shop

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  • Space Vampire: Scared Sexy Collection by Ruby Dixon

    Space Vampire: Scared Sexy Collection by Ruby Dixon

    Space Vampire: Scared Sexy Collection by Ruby Dixon

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    This is another story in the Amazon Original Series Scared Sexy Collection

    This is also another story by the GOAT author Ruby Dixon, so it’s an auto-read/listen for us.

    This is a short so the story moves at that pace. The good thing is in this story the FMC, Dana, and the MMC, are stranded and they’re stuck on the shape as long as the length of the story.

    This is a HEA story don’t worry and the goal of the story is to leave the ship. Locations are as follows, ship, pod, potentially home.

    The gist of the story is the FMC and MMC, one was abducted by bad aliens and the other was created by the bad aliens. The FMC and MMC is united by their hatred of these other aliens.

    They’re mostly figuring out how to escape the stranded ship. Of course, one of them has to feed and that’s where things get a little spicy.

    It’s a fun alien romance and you should listen to it while taking a bubble bath 🙂

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  • My Boyfriends Are All Monsters: Scared Sexy Collection by Kimberly Lemming

    My Boyfriends Are All Monsters: Scared Sexy Collection by Kimberly Lemming

    My Boyfriends Are All Monsters: Scared Sexy Collection by Kimberly Lemming

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    This is part of Audibles Originals Scared Sexy Collection

    The audiobook is gold and we only suggest this as the proper way to read this story. The voice actors do such a wonderful job *swoon*

    It is also a spicy story, but more of a slow burn as the real spice starts towards the end of the story. You will not be disappointed * wink*

    The FMC is on a hiking/camping trip.. We forgot which it was, but think it’s a camping trip. Anyways, she happens to be with garabge people, but thankfully she has cell reception so she can talk with her real friends. This comes up again in the story.

    She gets left behind or ditched. She wonders off and makes a wish by tossing something in a well. As how all wishes are made, duh!

    This sparks the unusual happening. We can’t go into further detail because it’s just so weird and fun. You HAVE to read it, or Listen to is as we suggest.

    The ending is worth it especially if you’re already a monster girlie and have wanted ALL the monsters *wink*

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  • Just a Small Town Orc by Bevin Shea

    Just a Small Town Orc by Bevin Shea

    Just a Small Town Orc by Bevin Shea

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    Another Kinktober story that you HAVE to read!

    We have another fat, feisty, red-head FMC. She’s super bad ass because she does not let any man disrespect her *drool*

    She’s human and her brother-in-law is a vampire ,which is why she finds herself in this supernatural town.

    The MMC, who is an Orc, but also a baseball coach is like a tough guy, but not really. He like plays one in real life, but deep down he’s a softy. As I assume most Orcs are.

    This is a fated mates, HEA story and boy is it spicy!

    It’s also kind of like a sports romance. I mean, there is basbeball in this and the MMC is a coach so we’re just going to tell people we also read sports romances. We’re not wrong.

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  • Sating the Satyr by Biblio Barbie

    Sating the Satyr by Biblio Barbie

    Sating the Satyr part of the Kinktober collection by Biblio Barbie

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    This is another Kinktober series and again, you NEED to read ALL of them.

    This one is all kinks *drool* There is some dom/sub play as well as light pegging and wiping *giggles*

    In short, it’s a Satyr who is learning about his kinks and finds love. That’s the super short version.

    There is an actual story here. The MMC is different from his fellow Satyrs as he isn’t acting on his hedonistic urges. Which turns to be bad news for this guy because he is miserable.

    The FMC is a mistress. She’s also got a little bit of a past and her and the MMC are not so very different.

    There’s a little drama, but it’s super worth the read because romance * awwwwww* also kinks 🙂

    Go read this kinktober story. You will not be sorry!

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  • Ride a Wrangler

    Ride a Wrangler

    Ride a Wrangler : A Spicy Cowboy Story by JorJor Battle

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    This is our first cowboy romance and we may be hooked!

    This is another short part of the Kinktober series, which you should read ALL of them!

    The FMC is the daughter of a rancher, so in this story she’s like rich. She seems to not like the ranch life, or maybe she’s running from something. You’ll have to read it to find out.

    There’s an MMC whose obviously a hot wrangler. He’s hired by the rancher (the FMC’s dad). He’s all business and takes his job very seriously.

    This is also a second chance story along with the obvious HEA story. These two FMC and MMC have a past. The FMC is coming back to the ranch after being away at college.

    She goes on a horse ride and get’s stuck in a storm. She finds her way to the wrangler and things heat up.

    Be warned! There is temperature play in the form of branding, so you’ll absolutely need to read to see what we mean 🙂

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  • Stitched Up in You (Monster Bae Series Book 3)  by Jacklyn Hyde

    Stitched Up in You (Monster Bae Series Book 3)  by Jacklyn Hyde

    Stitched Up in You (Monster Bae Series Book 3)  by Jacklyn Hyde

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    We love Bernadette!

    You will too, but Frank (the MMC) will grow on you. Don’t worry!

    Real quick because we’re book besties. The story is about a hacker, Bernadette, who happens to maybe get something stolen from Franks company.

    Okay, now the fun stuff. Bernadette is amazing! She’s like a feisty short red-head, who is a genius at the keys and we mean keyboard not piano, but maybe she does know how to play the piano. We wouldn’t doubt her because she’s also hella cultured.

    Obviously she’s the hacker. The best part is she’s like the best in the human world and the supernatural world. Like, how is that even possible, but we love it.

    Oh she’s also a Fat FMC. Representation matters!

    Both FMC and MMC are pierced so if that’s your thing we gots it in this story. If not, it will now be. You’re welcome!

    This is a spicy story and also kind of a slow burn. It’s a story so like, there are breaks between their touching each other. However, they do get physical often so you’re warned.

    Go read it now and fall in love with monster romances 🙂

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  • Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden

    Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden

    Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden Book 2 of The Cake Chaos Chronicles

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    This is book 2 of The Cake Chaos Chronicles

    This story focuses on Maggie the FMC and Noth the MMC. Maggie is a witch and Noth is an Elvin-Nightmare shifter.

    The story follows their love, like literally is all about Maggie trying to kill Noth, but then as fate would have it…fated mates.

    of course there’s fae politics, it wouldn’t be a romantasy without that. Noth has to defend his crown because some loser named like Steve or Brian or Brent * eye roll* tried to over throw Noth.

    For Maggie it’s more a story about grief and forgiveness. Like this girl needs some serious therapy, but is managing to work her way through all that shit.

    Though the themes are heavy the story is actually very funny, light, and very very spicy. Like, Noth is a pierced and a well packing dude. It’s like high level spice for a romantasy and happens a lot. Honestly, we could’ve done with more it just fits their characters so well.

    Go dive into this series and don’t start with book 2 like we did. Out October 24th go pre-order it now

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