Book safety, content warnings, and tropes & tags down below.

That wasn't exactly what I'd wanted to say, but no wonder I already trust you and, for the first time in my life, I kind of wish I had ovaries so I could have your babies seemed like a little too much […]

Man, this book was some of the most fun I’ve had reading a new book in a long time. Not necessarily in a ‘ha ha’ way (although there were some funny moments as well), but just the story, the romance, and the vibes. Said vibes were immaculate, let me tell you. It’s so perfect for fall. Those small town witchy/magical vibes. It kinda gave me that joy-of-reading feeling I had when I was way younger.

Very *very* rarely do I read an entire series of books, but this book made me want to read every coming book in the series. All of the side characters were great, and gave just enough that I really want to read their book. Unfortunately, this is the only story out so far, but I will definitely be waiting for the next one. Did I mention there’s a talking cat? Because there is. We don’t know what’s going on with said cat yet, but I’m kinda crossing my fingers he’s actually a person somehow, lol.

[…] I found him on the side of the road and apparently some part of me decided he was mine.

Oops, I forgot to mention much about this book in particular. Dillon and Ash were both great and lovable characters, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of them as side characters in future books. They got a HEA in this one, but the series has an overarching plot. No awful cliffhanger though, thankfully!

When Dillon lifted me, putting those big strong hands under my ass and hoisting me up until our faces were level with one another, I squeaked in surprise. Fuck yeah. Being manhandled was hot.

Very highly recommend if you enjoy those paranormal small town vibes with a light sprinkling of spooky season ✨

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Fated mates
Hellhound shifter
Witch/mage
Small town
Past trauma
Lonely MC
Size difference
Insta-love
Paranormal

⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Scars
Murder
Hospitalization
Gunshot wound
Graphic violence
Attempted murder
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of past assault
Mentions of past emotional abuse

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Paranormal romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile

I suspected if more humans knew about us and how they weren’t the most powerful species on the planet, their sense of peace would be shattered. Realizations like that tended to make humans stabby.

“Mom, I’m an adult. I can make plans without needing to tell you about them. Do you ask Birch for details about his plans?” “Birch doesn’t make plans, honey, he hooks up with people. Is that what you’re talking about? Sex?” I swear I heard her clap her hands. “Are you having sex again? Oh, honey, I’m so proud of you.”

“Oh, you’re a big one, aren’t you?” She hummed appreciatively as soon as he swung the camera toward his face. “Mom!” “Well, he is, honey. Look at him. I mean, I knew you liked them big all over, but... He’s one big mountain of a man. And so good looking too.” Did my mom just call me a size queen? I wanted to crawl under the sofa.