Halluci-Dating A Demon by Ashlynn Mills is part of the multi-author paranormal romance series, Monster Match, Season 2.
Itâs a sweet romantic story made all the more interesting by the authorâs use of her own history with narcolepsy to endow one of her main characters with this illness and have her other MC be the nightmare demon that is the one that helps him with his nightmares but adjust to his illness.
Elias, the human whose life is being consumed by guilt ridden nightmares and his narcolepsy and Arien, a dream demon who has been assigned to help Elias are a delight. Arien, especially comes across as a cotton candy ball of sunshine, taking a deep joy in everything on this âsideâ of the things. For me, he made the story.
Elias was interesting but his history was confusing. Did he forget about the accident? Was it something else? How was he able to recover? That left a few questions in the plot.
But the romance was sweet and the couple were interesting in their elements.
This series is always worth reading as itâs going to have some good stories and fascinating aspects to the characters. Grab them up.
When my hallucinations while falling asleep and waking up turn from my worse nightmares to a cute purple demon who won’t stop eating my food and stealing my hoodies, I can’t decide if he’s a problem or something I’m hoping isn’t only a figment of my imagination.
Helluci-dating is book two in Monster Match season two and ends with a sweet, fluffy HEA.
Recalling My Demon: An MM paranormal romance by Colette Davison is part of a multi-author 12 book paranormal series called Possessive Love.
Colette Davison does several things here with this charming kinky novella that make it surprisingly different in many ways from the rest of the typical stories involved demon romances.
Itâs a ex priest and demon romance with many twists. Thereâs a daddy kink, an innocent character, and the church isnât involved in the story.
Whoâs the innocent? Well, itâs the demon. Thatâs Brin, a bratty, loving demon who lives with his human mother, isolated behind wards for his safety and hers. In Brin, Davison has created such a lovable engaging character. Naughty and innocent. A total scamp.
Ian, the ex-priest turned nurse is an interesting personality. Heâs a caring individual, made his peace with his faith, and went into nursing to continue to help others. But heâs got a kinky side. Guess who gets to explain sex to a demon?
Thereâs more emotional side stories, including the one that involves Brianâs aging mother.
I didnât find the end as well realized as the rest of the story but itâs definitely a HEA.
If you are a fan of the author and trope, donât pass up Recalling My Demon: An MM paranormal romance by Colette Davison. A fun entertaining read.
Possessive Love series:
A Slice For My Demon by K.L. Hiers Cuddly Demon by Aster Rae
My Demon Husband by Jan Stuart Exercising a Demon by H.L Day
Drop Dead Demon by B. Ripley
The Demonâs Dealbreaker by Delaney Rain
My Demon Rebound by Ashlynn Mills Curiosity Caught the Demon by Travis Beaudoin
My Saintly Demon by RM Neill Terrible Lovely Demon by Odessa Howell
I’m told Nethermire House is haunted, but the truth is even stranger.
Nethermire is home to an eccentric 80-year-old and the young man she claims is her great-nephew.
Except he’s not.
He’s a demon.
Brin’s chaotic, bratty ways draw me to him. When he calls me Daddy, I’m a goner. I want to protect him, take care of him, and call him mine.
But when he gets summoned to hell, our happiness is shattered.
Can I recall him to my side, or will I lose him forever?
Recalling My Demon is a standalone MM paranormal romance in the Possessive Love multi-author series. It has an age-gap relationship between a bratty demon who needs someone to love him more than he realises and an ex-priest who’s now a Daddy.
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services (October 19, 2023)
The Firedancer is my first dive into Rye Coxâs Black Cat Circus series, a paranormal world of outcasts that travel through worlds finding their true loves.
The setup is simple, the author establishes the characters and fundamentals of the series early on in the book, so even if the reader, like myself is new to the series, we understand setting of the circus and the concept of the story.
Coal, a Vermillion Bird, a fire being of ancient Chinese mythology. But his full background is slightly hidden under Coalâs painful personal history as a half human/half Fire Bird and what that meant for him growing up. I do wish that Rye had further explored his fiery magical powers, especially with regard to the mark on his chest. While what the author achieved was intriguing, the potential for something stunning was very real.
The same occurred with the great character of Rhett. Rhett is an engaging, warm, layered character. Of smaller stature, this human chef has the personality that invigorates each scene he appears in. From the food scenes to the awe in which heâs viewing the circus acts, we just connect to him. That includes the very realistic background that Cox has crafted for Rhett with a found father as a kid on his own.
The Ringmaster is suitably mysterious yet charming. The other circus performers/found family members are interesting and ones who will have stories of their own.
I enjoyed Rhett and Coalâs romantic journey together but as good as they are thereâs so much potential for even more magical exploration of the fire that brings them together. As well as the nice twist that comes at the end of the book. Really needed more of this too.
A definite recommendation. But a wider range or more detailed explanations would have made this exceptional.
Coal was drawn to the circus after being driven out of the only home he knew. He was the outcast, the half-blood that shouldn’t have survived the fire that burned inside him. At Black Cat Circus, he finds a family of people just like him, of those who accept him just the way he is. However, the scars that were buried deep in his heart keep him from letting anyone get too close. He is fire, and he’s afraid of once again losing control of the thing that makes up the very essence of himself.
Rhett never knew his parents or had a family. Having grown up in foster care, he’s determined to find a place he can finally call home. When he sees the ad looking for a chef for a certain traveling circus, he’s compelled to apply despite never once having left the little town he grew up in. What he doesn’t expect is to find friends shrouded in mystery, and a beautiful man who burns so brightly but tries to dampen his flames.
The two can’t resist the mutual attraction, but are terrified of what it means to want more. When playing with fire, they must be careful or risk getting burned.
The Firedancer is a paranormal MM romance that features light temperature play, size difference, hurt/comfort themes, and learning to be comfortable in one’s own skin. It is part of the Black Cat Circus multi-author series that features found family and a magical cast of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed as a series.
Zero Judgement is short paranormal romance in the Tales from the Tarot series. Itâs a sequel or side story to Quinnâs novel, Love Potions and Moonlight. That story, which I havenât read, is from another multi-author series and shared universe, Cauldrons and Kisses.
Zero Judgment highlights how a story is often hurt by a authorâs decision to make a new bookâs storyline a crossover from another universe, complete with those characters and world building, without fully laying down all the knowledge and details needed for new readers to understand and appreciate the characters, relationships in this world and local setting.
I enjoyed the story and characters and was able to see the connections that carried over from the first book but I also missed the details and depth this might have had if it would be a world unto itself.
Example of this is the character of Calix, the childhood friend whoâs had a tragic history that led to him being kidnapped, becoming a prisoner and being turned into a vampire. Thereâs enormous amounts of information and trauma associated with Calix and his background, most of which is âoff pageâ information. His story and character is connected to another personâs story, Nico, who turns out to be a witch. How they came to be together, thereâs a significant connection between them (friendship, not romance) but hugely important to the story, but then Nicole basically disappears except for one more reoccurring scene.
But thereâs enough missing narrative here for a book or two, the least of which is that Calix was a witch himself.
But the trauma, and most of the realistically induced emotional distress is done away with when the other main character makes his entrance . At The Magic Shop.
The Owner, The Magic Shop and pertinent tarot card are included in the story and get their important part to play. Quinn does a good job of incorporating the series elements into the book.
The fated mates aspect happens immediately which serves to speed up the relationship and romance between the characters of Calix and Zero, the dragon shifter/former vampire hunter.
I think, for me, the reunion part of this was my favorite and could have used further exploration and time spent on their renewed connection.
Thereâs a dramatic element that brings the main theme back into play but the villain and his story wasnât really that well explored.
Overall, a nice story with potential but with an attached book that I probably should have read beforehand to get all the characters and universe firmly connected.
Cover art: Fae Quin . Fabulous as always
Cover design: Amanda Meuwissen
Tales from the Tarot- 22 books
đˇ Where Fools Have Tread by Jennifer Codyâ¤ď¸
Zero is a tracker for the Elite Guard, the supernatural police that hunts down rogues. Zero’s number one goal was to work for the Elite and seek revenge on the vampires who killed his childhood friend.
But after so many years of moving from place to place, he wants to settle down. Zero volunteers to help guard one of the magical small towns where paranormals and humans live together openly.
He’s settled in this new town, has a life, friends, and hopefully, soon he’ll meet his mate. But what he doesn’t expect to find is his childhood friend alive and well. Except his friend isn’t alive. He’s undead, just like all the creatures he’s hunted down.
Zero Judgment is a standalone MM romance novel as part of the multi-author collaboration Tales from the Tarot. This book is based on the major arcana card Judgment.
Publication date: November 7, 2024
Language: English
Print length: 129 pages
Note: some purchasers were saying that their copies were incomplete at 75 pages or less. Some had it corrected. Pls double check your copy.
Connected to :
Love Potions and Moonlight (Cauldrons and Kisses novel) – 8 books in a multi author series
Another novel in the wonderful series, Tales from the Tarot, Raising the Sun by Eryn Hawk got off to a slightly slow start but finished strong and fabulous!
Most of that was due to the character of Isaac Miller, a florist down on his luck who summons a demon for a chance to change things up.
At first, Isaac just isnât that likable. Heâs whiny, rude, and defeated. But his personality and development, especially in tandem with that of the demon prince Ash, just works so well. Itâs their chemistry and their friendship that makes this both a warmhearted, sexy read.
Each being/person has a path of discovery and growth ahead of them. What they will realize is that they have needed each other to bring out the best qualities to fulfill their potential together. Thereâs no fated mates. Just a relationship that is lovely and meaningful. And sexy and fun. And full of flowers.
The Magic Shop and The Owner as an element is minimal at best but I enjoyed how the card was employed during the story.
I would have enjoyed more exploration of their future plans but where the author left them was satisfying as was that last event. Absolutely loved it.
Another sexy , fun paranormal adventure and romance in this series to recommend!
Cover art: Fae Quin . Fabulous as always
Cover design: Amanda Meuwissen
Tales from the Tarot- 22 books
đˇ Where Fools Have Tread by Jennifer Codyâ¤ď¸
Isaac Miller is a failureâin business and lifeâbut heâll be damned if he asks for help. When his older brother sends him to an occult shop of all things, the cryptic man behind the counter offers up a spell that’ll supposedly lead him down the path of success. Isaac doesnât believe in magic, but when the incantation causes a demon to show up in his bedroom through a puff of smoke, he may have to reassess his beliefs.
The beautiful yet arrogant menace holds the key to all of Isaacâs desires, but apparently, the morally grey don’t work for free.
Amadeus, âAsh,â is growing weary of his usual mischief and mayhem, and is in need of some thrilling venture to sink his fangs into. When he finds himself summoned to the human realm by a delightfully desperate florist, itâs as if fate has dropped an entertaining new endeavour into his lap. Luring the innocent man into his bed would be one way to cure his boredom, so what’s the harm in pretending itâs part of the deal?
What Ash doesn’t expect is to feel compelled to heal the defeated creature, and discover that doing so might just fill the void in his soul.
Could this accidental summoning turn into the perfect arrangement? Or is the road to happiness paved with malicious intentions and wilted blooms? Thereâs one way to find out.
RAISING THE SUN is a standalone MM romance with size difference, flower shows, and magic spells. It features a sassy phoenix-demon contracted into helping a human realise his worth and a self-conscious florist who is struggling to keep his crumbling business afloat. Itâs part of the multi-author collaboration TALES FROM THE TAROT. This novel is based on the major arcana card THE SUN.
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Trust in the Moon (Tales from the Tarot story) by Delaney Rain was just adorable. It had just the right amount of charm, engaging characters, and a great story that had a cute little twist or two in it that made me laugh and want more.
Honestly? Miami drag queen wedding in a Colorado mountain resort setting? Yes! Add in fated mates, spicy best friends, shifters and a mystery and I just enjoyed every minute of this.
Rain did a lovely job adding in the series theme and carryover element of The Magic Shop, The Owner, and the tarot cards. In fact, here there are some things i wished had further exploration, like those volumes of family history that are passed on at the end of the book.
The author has included so many other things I really enjoyed. Other characters that caught my eye because of their personality or story (Fabian and Matt-the wedding couple, Charlie, one of the âbridesmaidsâ), unusual elements written into the shifts and recovery, all contributed to making me love the story and wishing that the book was longer. Or that Rain would consider making this a series in its own.
Gavril, Sachaâs little brother, needs more attention. And members of both sides of the aisle of the wedding. Just a prequel too because Fabianâs drag queen name is a thing of beauty!
So I really enjoyed Trust in the Moon (Tales from the Tarot story) by Delaney Rain. Another highly recommended book in this fantastic series.
Cover art: Fae Quin . Fabulous as always
Cover design: Amanda Meuwissen
Tales from the Tarot- 22 books
đˇ Where Fools Have Tread by Jennifer Codyâ¤ď¸
Fresh off of a bad breakup, Zeke Castro is done with men and love even though heâs in a resort town in Colorado for his cousinâs big gay wedding. After a ruggedly handsome man kisses him in the hotel lobby, though, Zeke realizes his heart might not be so frozen after all.
Sacha Lupescu knows heâs found his fated mate and though heâs thrilled, he already knows that his mother wonât be. He needs to find a way to change her mind while also revealing his truth to Zeke without losing him.
Secrets ruined Zekeâs last relationship, and heâs started to notice that Sacha has a lot of secrets. But when the truth finally comes out, Zeke will need to decide if he can accept that fate is real and that he has a place in a world more magical than he ever couldâve dreamed.
Trust in the Moon is a standalone MM romance novel as part of the multi-author collaboration Tales from the Tarot. This book is based on the major arcana card The Moon with elements of trust issues, instalust/instalove, a bisexual awakening, pack politics, knotting and biting, shifted shenanigans, and a happily ever after.
I love it when I learn about different cultures or areas of mythology through stories. Here itâs about the Nøkk, a Scandinavian or Norse being that shapeshifts into a water dwelling human form that lures people by violin playing and/or drowning by screaming. Thatâs a simplified version of a complex, widely accepted concept of a being used in gaming , storytelling derived from mythology.
Even better when I get to know them through a series that will introduce a cast of characters, inhuman and otherwise, as they study for various degrees and live together in the dorms of Creelin University, aka Creepin U.
The characters, human and otherworldly, are well defined and their personalities are absolutely engaging, especially as they grow and develop the more they interact with each other and the other beings/community around them.
The Nøkk, Steve Job as heâs originally called at the beginning because he had to choose a human name , is a wonderful creation. A thoughtful unhappy young person who has chosen to separate himself from his country and species because he doesnât want to be like them or follow traditional Nøkk ways. Itâs guitar and songwriting over the violin, and he definitely doesnât want to gather up any souls.
Steve is a great character. Leslie McAdam has made his true name as well as his natural form a important part of the narrative, a definitive element of not only Steve and Brandonâs relationship but of Steveâ growth personally throughout the story.
Brandon, the human roommate and water polo player is another character that has hidden depths to his character. Too easily framed out as a âgolden retriever â personality, that glosses over the many layers the author has created for him here. He is, in fact, a complex person, and thatâs a factor in making not only the relationship work but this story as well.
Thereâs so much to him, Steve, and the framework that McAdams has laid down in the book that makes me want further exploration and tales from this universe and couple. They are now surrounded by friends, a supportive family and a great journey ahead of them. I would love to see more of them in another story.
This series is turning out to be splendid and The Nøkk and the Jock (Creepin U Book 1) by Leslie McAdam is a definite recommendation. Check them out!
Cover Art & Formatting by Whimsical Reverie Design LLC. Fabulous work. Love the cover.
Youâre formally admitted to Creelin Universityâknown locally as âCreepin U.â The only things wilder than the monster shifters prowling around campus are the spicy male-male love stories unfolding between classes. The Nøkk and the Jock is book one, starring an emo shapeshifter and a sunshine human. Each book is a stand-alone M/M spooky romance, but we hope you enroll in them all.
Brandon:
Iâm pumped to be one of the first humans to attend a monster university, but a minor, negligible, insignificant issue arises almost immediately: My new roommate wants to drag me to his underground realm and take my soul.
Heâs a nøkk who could almost pass for human, except his webbed fingers and entirely black eyes give him away. In my attempt to befriend him, I give him three drops of my blood, a black animal, and a bottle of vodka (I hear itâs a nøkk thing). Which apparently triggers some ancient bonding ritual. My bad.
I must admit Iâm into him. Maybe those online tests that say Iâm only mostly straight are right. But there are a few hiccups: I canât know his real name. He wonât show me his true form. And heâs both an omen and a cause of drowning ⌠which is troubling, since heâs on the water polo team with me.
Still, something about him calls to me, even if it shouldnât.
The Nøkk:
This human is mine.
Stay away from him.
The Nøkk and the Jock is a monster-human bi-awakening M/M romance starring Brandon Fernandez, a golden retriever of a human being, and the prickly, melancholy nøkk. It features puzzling emoji text conversations, a monster who can stop waterfalls in midair, and drunken scareoke (monster karaoke). HEA guaranteed.
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 