Surprisingly Good Reads

Her Orc Protector by Zoe Ashwood

Rating: ✩✩✩✩✩

I jumped into this series here in book 4 and I already can't wait to go back and read the entire collection. The premise is simple, I love a fated-mate and the way the trope can streamlines the romance so you can get right to the love and lust. Add in some layers of care/comfort, family dynamics and the nuances of an Orc with PTSD...this proves to be just as advertised, yet so much more, all at once.

Published on by 7 April 2023 by Zoe Ashwood

 Book #40  of 2023

The Dalwick Demon by Ashley Bennett

Rating: ✩✩✩✩✩

This a delightful little amuse-bouche of spicy romance for all the monster-f*cker lovers out there. The book is exactly what's on the tin and you are going to get a woman rescued by a monster, forced proximity and a mini-road trip lead to a HEA. While I agree with the critiques that the plot is improbable even with suspension and disbelief, and that the spice is somewhat repetitive, I still really liked it. Sometimes you just want a cozy novella where a nice lady gets railed by a demon.

Published on 24  February 2023 by Beignet Publishing

Book #39  of 2023

The Basilisk of Star Manor: A Tempting Monsters Story by Kathryn Moon

Rating: ✩✩✩✩✩

Look, this series can apparently do no wrong for me. This little interstitial between books 1 and 2 of the Tempting Monsters Series gives us a quick love story between a snake-monster who can turn you to stone and the blind girl Star Manor matches to him. In a short format we get the reformation of a morally grey character (he is not a good guy, that's okay), some back-story and plot continuation from A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor and hot monster spice. This will hopefully tide me over until Sanctuary with Kings.

Published on 12 February 2023 by Kathryn Moon for Kindle/Amazon

Book #32 of 2023