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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
This book has grumpy/sunshine (manic pixie), he falls first, monsters, accidental marriage, and an open relationship (not the MC, well kind of but once you read it you’ll know). I really wanted to like it more than I did, part of the reason I didn’t like it is that cheating, even open relationships, is a no for me. Luna was very much the stereotypical manic pixie girl, bubbly, doesn’t take herself to seriously, jumps from thing to thing, downplays her accomplishments, and if you like that, you will like Luna. Oliver is a grouch, a grump, a stick in the mud, and a werewolf who is struggling with a secret that he’s keeping from his family. For a family that practically lives in each other’s pockets, he’s one of the odd men out. I felt this story had a weird dichotomy of being both too fast and too slow. The marriage and the smexy times happened fast, getting to know different characters from the who town also happened fast, the actual storyline slow as molasses I didn’t feel like much happened in the actual storyline, I felt like this book could have been at least 50 pages shorter and nothing would be missed or left out. If Hector was not in the book, Luna’s personality developed into more than just being the “fun girl”, and the storyline tightened up, I would have liked it a lot better.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor
Pub Date: October 7 2025
🏡Small Town
🌙Hallmark Vibes
😍Insta-lust
☀️Grumpy x Sunshine
🔒Forced Proximity
🐺Werewolf Shifter
Premise: Luna is on a business for her father and gets stuck in a small Alaskan town of Claw Haven after a snow storm. After checking in at the Inn, she accidentally gets bonded to a werewolf.
I really did not know what to expect with this book, besides monster/paranormal romance. I have been obsessed with vampire stories, so I thought this would be amazing. This was described as a cozy romance, and it had its moments!
I am still not sure about it. Everything happened so fast for me. It felt a little weird that her human fiancé and Luna were still engaged. I know open relationships are a thing, but my brain just did not grasp emotional connection. Something that threw me off was how explicit a scene was right at the beginning. I just wished the structure was different, honestly, and it would have been perfect for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
🌶🌶🌶
Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor
Pub Date: October 7 2025
🏡Small Town
🌙Hallmark Vibes
😍Insta-lust
☀️Grumpy x Sunshine
🔒Forced Proximity
🐺Werewolf Shifter
Premise: Luna is on a business for her father and gets stuck in a small Alaskan town of Claw Haven after a snow storm. After checking in at the Inn, she accidentally gets bonded to a werewolf.
I really did not know what to expect with this book, besides monster/paranormal romance. I have been obsessed with vampire stories, so I thought this would be amazing. This was described as a cozy romance, and it had its moments!
I am still not sure about it. Everything happened so fast for me. It felt a little weird that her human fiancé and Luna were still engaged. I know open relationships are a thing, but my brain just did not grasp emotional connection. Something that threw me off was how explicit a scene was right at the beginning. I just wished the structure was different, honestly, and it would have been perfect for me.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
What happens when a rich girl from California is driving through a snowy town in Alaska? She crashes her car of course. Right into the sign of the inn she was looking for. There she meets a very grumpy man who just isn’t having a good day at all. Or year for that matter. The cherry on top was them both accidentally drinking out a bottle for bonding ceremonies. Guess who is married now!
It was a funny, cute, spicy little read. 3.5 stars rounded up
What happens when a rich girl from California is driving through a snowy town in Alaska? She crashes her car of course. Right into the sign of the inn she was looking for. There she meets a very grumpy man who just isn’t having a good day at all. Or year for that matter. The cherry on top was them both accidentally drinking out a bottle for bonding ceremonies. Guess who is married now!
It was a funny, cute, spicy little read. 3.5 stars rounded up
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf felt a lot like a Hallmark movie with a supernatural twist. Luna gets snowed into the tiny town of Claw Haven and accidentally bonded to the grumpy owner of the town’s only inn.
It took me a little while to buy in to Luna and Oliver as main characters. Luna really plays into the vapid party girl stereotype and Olivier is so grouchy and makes it everyone’s problem. But as they opened up I got more and more invested. I did not love that Luna had a fiance, even if there wasn’t technically any cheating and that repeatedly pulled me out of the story, but that was a me problem. Overall, this was a quick, fun fantasy romance that will be great during cozy spooky season.
It took me a little while to buy in to Luna and Oliver as main characters. Luna really plays into the vapid party girl stereotype and Olivier is so grouchy and makes it everyone’s problem. But as they opened up I got more and more invested. I did not love that Luna had a fiance, even if there wasn’t technically any cheating and that repeatedly pulled me out of the story, but that was a me problem. Overall, this was a quick, fun fantasy romance that will be great during cozy spooky season.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ok this was cute!! I really enjoyed this one. I liked the story, characters, and setting. Claw Haven is such a cute little town and I loved the snowy cozy winter vibes of the book. This would be a great winter romcom read. The only things I didn’t like as much was the insta lust for Luna and Oliver combined with a spicy scene so fast and then not much during the rest of the book. I think the book could have been a touch shorter and then it would have been perfect.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC.
I freaking love this world. Like, love it. Claw Haven is exactly the kind of cozy, monster-filled town I want to stumble into during a snowstorm. Preferably with a hot grumpy werewolf and a magical inn in need of a little TLC.
Luna and Oliver have textbook enemies-to-lovers vibes with a solid splash of magical shenanigans and forced proximity, and the whole setup is just plain fun. He’s broody and emotionally constipated. She’s bougie and chaotic with a secret squishy core. The potion-bonded fake marriage? An absolute delight. Also, the side characters are charming AF. I would absolutely read six more books set here.
I do wish we’d gotten a bit more lore about the world itself. There are hints about humans and monsters coexisting, but I had questions. Are there other towns like Claw Haven? How many types of creatures are out there? Have humans always known? I also would’ve loved to see a little more of Luna’s growth spelled out on the page—her arc is there, but it felt a bit rushed in places.
Still, this was a wildly entertaining ride full of magical chaos, snowy hijinks, and monster romance goodness. I’m already crossing my fingers for more Claw Haven stories.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you Harlequin Romance and NetGalley for this ARC, in exchange this is my honest review.
Accidently Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor is a wholesome, cozy, small town, romance that I swooned for.
Luna is a party girlie, engaged, heiress, but wants more. She wants to be seen by her father as worth more than the party girlie image. She wants to be in the marketing department and is secretly doing so on the side, and is good at it. She finds herself stranded in Claw Haven a monster safe haven during a snow storm after a conference. Welcomed to the Musgrove Inn run by a family of werewolves, she meets the grumpy Oliver.
Oliver is always angry. Ever since the fire started by a hunter that almost killed his family and forced them to move to Alaska, he hasn’t been the same. Now, he can’t stand the spoiled brat that is his guest. One night he finds a drink and drinks it, only problem? It’s bonding nectar and Luna accidently drank it too. Now, they are married in a wolf sense, can’t be out of each other’s presence, and out of divorce flower to make the break up drink. They have to wait until the snow thaws, and with that they find themselves drawn to each other. What is their bond? What are their true feelings?
Okay, I loved this book. I can’t describe how much fun it was. Oliver is a grumpy hottie and Luna is bubbly and cute. I loved the family and the town dynamics. They were all so great and I want to learn more about them, like Beth! She is so sweet. Taylor carefully crafts a sweet cozy town that is able to grow with the help of Luna and her enthusiasm for it. Also I haven’t read knotting in a published book and I enjoyed it! It was spicy and fun. I was screaming for resolution with Luna’s fiancée, it wasn’t discussed for a lot of the book and I wanted closure for Luna and Ollie!
Overall, I rate this 5/5 stars. Taylor did such a wonderful job with this novel and I want more of Claw Haven! Buy or pre-order by October 07, 2025.
fast-paced
Rating: 🦇🦇🦇
Spice:🌶️🌶️
Trope(s)/Element(s):
-Grumpy x sunshine
-Accidental marriage
-Forced proximity
-Small town full of supernatural creatures
This was a cozy, Hallmark movie-style read—with monsters and magic! It was cute, fun, and definitely a little cheesy. Luna was spoiled and bratty (honestly, she got on my nerves), but the banter between her and Oliver was entertaining.
The plot felt a bit repetitive and lacked the emotional depth I was hoping for. It wasn’t a personal favorite, but if you're in the mood for something quick, whimsical, and a little cheesy, this one might be for you.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
⚠️TW/CW⚠️:
-Sexual content
-Knotting
Spice:🌶️🌶️
Trope(s)/Element(s):
-Grumpy x sunshine
-Accidental marriage
-Forced proximity
-Small town full of supernatural creatures
This was a cozy, Hallmark movie-style read—with monsters and magic! It was cute, fun, and definitely a little cheesy. Luna was spoiled and bratty (honestly, she got on my nerves), but the banter between her and Oliver was entertaining.
The plot felt a bit repetitive and lacked the emotional depth I was hoping for. It wasn’t a personal favorite, but if you're in the mood for something quick, whimsical, and a little cheesy, this one might be for you.
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
⚠️TW/CW⚠️:
-Sexual content
-Knotting
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf was such a fun and spicy surprise! This is your classic grumpy/sunshine trope done right — with just enough depth to the characters to make you care, and just enough steam to keep things interesting.
Luna might look like your typical spoiled heiress on the surface, but underneath all the glitz and partying, she’s actually a hardworking, deeply caring person. And Oliver? Total grump werewolf energy. He’s rough around the edges, closed off, and totally burned by past betrayal — but you slowly see how much he wants to protect his heart and hers.
There’s a bit of insta-love due to the magical bond, but honestly, it still reads as a slow-burn. Neither of them jumps in emotionally too fast, and watching their relationship grow (even as they deny it to themselves) was super satisfying. Plus, the open-door scenes? Chef’s kiss. The spice was definitely there without taking over the whole story.
The writing was solid, the pacing worked, and the emotional layers gave the romance extra punch.