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bookishmya's review
4.0
I just finished reading A Harpy Time by Dee St.Holm. I couldn’t resist diving into the story of Theo Essex, heir to a bankrupt baronetcy and loyal brother. After meeting Theo in the Monterous Duke & I and seeing the care he takes for his sister, I was smitten. So naturally, I needed this anthology so I could assuage my curiosity. The one night affair of Theo & Enid was a mischievous, exciting romp. Theo may look the studious waif, but he hides a beastly side within and he doesn’t hold back from meeting Enid challenge for challenge. I loved their dynamic of one-upmanship. Enid is a strong, self-reliant woman and rather than be intimidated by that, Theo revels in its beauty. This is a quick read, but it doesn’t hold back and I can’t wait for them to meet again.
kymagirl's review against another edition
5.0
Collection of eleven tales of monster finding their mates and plenty of hot and steamy action:
Claiming the Viscount Viper by Evangeline Priest
Lord Kurzon (H), a naga, scents Nooriya and knows she’s meant to be his. He convinces her to partake in a bridal hunt so that he might chase her and claim her as his mate.
Darkstorm by Vivienne Hart
Oaklyn (h) ventures into the woods only to find herself captured by Bradoc (H) and his fellow trolls out on a bridal hunt. He wants her to be his bride but realizes he’ll have to make some compromises if he wants to win her over.
Enticing Brody by Nova Blake
Brody (H) accidentally injures harpy Selene (h) whose mother is none too happy and curses Brody with a set of tasks. As Selene and Brody get to know one another she worries if he’ll survive the curse or if her mother will win.
A Harpy Time by Dee St. Holm
Worrying about his sister’s forced attendance at the Monster Ball, Theo (H) sneaks onto the grounds where the ball is held with the help of a feisty harpy, Enid (h). She’s willing to help him if he’ll help her and things heat up between the two.
The Satyr’s Wood by S.J. Sanders
Satyr Barbasa (H) escaped the madness of the labyrinth and lives on his own deep in the woods until the day he scents Tiffany (h), a young woman seeking escape from the men of her village. Barbasa wants Tiffany to be his, even if he’s not completely honest with her, he’ll do what he has to to protect her.
His Monstrous Tithe by Clio Evans
Eire (h) is drawn to the werecat Monster (H) who keeps the human out of the monsters’ realm and desire to be his soulmate.
The Applethorpe Garden by C.M. Nascosta
Ellie (h) has a crush on Alder (H), a green male fairy horticulturalist, at the manor’s greenhouse where she volunteers. Things heat up between the two and Alder even blossoms for her.
Ignas Fatuus by YD La Mar
After her parents’ deaths, Fanella (h) journeys to Scotland to visit a relative and find herself drawn into the world of faeries. Morel (H), The Bone Faerie, knows Fanella to be his and even goes so far as to collect her childhood teeth.
In Their Web by Ashley Bennett
Human Spencer (h) can’t help her voyeuristic tendencies to watch Burke (H), a spider man/insect creature, and Moth Madam (h) as they play together in the woods. She finds herself a part of their hot and steamy D/s action.
A Well-Kept Secret by Vera Valentine
Abandoned by her fellow thieves, Tira (h) needs funds and seeks out a legendary well that supposedly houses a hoard of coins. Moss-fang (H), a djinn-dragon hybrid, lives deep in his lair in the well and is surprised when Tira tries to descend into his home. She steals a coin and ends up making a wish in a case of be careful what you wish for.
A Wooden Heart by Cassie Alexander
Val (H), a mage in training, is thrilled when the girl he loved Shayla (h) returns after being gone for years, even if she does have a young baby with her and refuses to answer his questions. Things heat up between the two and Val will do what he has to to protect Shayla and her son.
Claiming the Viscount Viper by Evangeline Priest
Lord Kurzon (H), a naga, scents Nooriya and knows she’s meant to be his. He convinces her to partake in a bridal hunt so that he might chase her and claim her as his mate.
Darkstorm by Vivienne Hart
Oaklyn (h) ventures into the woods only to find herself captured by Bradoc (H) and his fellow trolls out on a bridal hunt. He wants her to be his bride but realizes he’ll have to make some compromises if he wants to win her over.
Enticing Brody by Nova Blake
Brody (H) accidentally injures harpy Selene (h) whose mother is none too happy and curses Brody with a set of tasks. As Selene and Brody get to know one another she worries if he’ll survive the curse or if her mother will win.
A Harpy Time by Dee St. Holm
Worrying about his sister’s forced attendance at the Monster Ball, Theo (H) sneaks onto the grounds where the ball is held with the help of a feisty harpy, Enid (h). She’s willing to help him if he’ll help her and things heat up between the two.
The Satyr’s Wood by S.J. Sanders
Satyr Barbasa (H) escaped the madness of the labyrinth and lives on his own deep in the woods until the day he scents Tiffany (h), a young woman seeking escape from the men of her village. Barbasa wants Tiffany to be his, even if he’s not completely honest with her, he’ll do what he has to to protect her.
His Monstrous Tithe by Clio Evans
Eire (h) is drawn to the werecat Monster (H) who keeps the human out of the monsters’ realm and desire to be his soulmate.
The Applethorpe Garden by C.M. Nascosta
Ellie (h) has a crush on Alder (H), a green male fairy horticulturalist, at the manor’s greenhouse where she volunteers. Things heat up between the two and Alder even blossoms for her.
Ignas Fatuus by YD La Mar
After her parents’ deaths, Fanella (h) journeys to Scotland to visit a relative and find herself drawn into the world of faeries. Morel (H), The Bone Faerie, knows Fanella to be his and even goes so far as to collect her childhood teeth.
In Their Web by Ashley Bennett
Human Spencer (h) can’t help her voyeuristic tendencies to watch Burke (H), a spider man/insect creature, and Moth Madam (h) as they play together in the woods. She finds herself a part of their hot and steamy D/s action.
A Well-Kept Secret by Vera Valentine
Abandoned by her fellow thieves, Tira (h) needs funds and seeks out a legendary well that supposedly houses a hoard of coins. Moss-fang (H), a djinn-dragon hybrid, lives deep in his lair in the well and is surprised when Tira tries to descend into his home. She steals a coin and ends up making a wish in a case of be careful what you wish for.
A Wooden Heart by Cassie Alexander
Val (H), a mage in training, is thrilled when the girl he loved Shayla (h) returns after being gone for years, even if she does have a young baby with her and refuses to answer his questions. Things heat up between the two and Val will do what he has to to protect Shayla and her son.
lunas_libraryy's review against another edition
4.0
In Their Web - Ashley Bennett
4 ⭐
This was a very hot smutty story about a human woman, who ends up in a BDSM relationship with a Domme Moth Woman and a Switch Spider Man.
Very spicy, pure smut, and quite wholesome.
His Monstrous Tithe - Clio Evans
3 ⭐
This was pure smut, pretty hot. A human woman and a wolf man who protects the forests surrounding her town.
4 ⭐
This was a very hot smutty story about a human woman, who ends up in a BDSM relationship with a Domme Moth Woman and a Switch Spider Man.
Very spicy, pure smut, and quite wholesome.
His Monstrous Tithe - Clio Evans
3 ⭐
This was pure smut, pretty hot. A human woman and a wolf man who protects the forests surrounding her town.
j_j_catcrazydragon's review against another edition
2.0
Didn’t live up to the cover.
Not enough to interest me.
Very few stories surroundings plants, plant specific monsters, or narratives focused on forests.
Essentially fantasy based romance, with a few more less common monsters.
Not enough to interest me.
Very few stories surroundings plants, plant specific monsters, or narratives focused on forests.
Essentially fantasy based romance, with a few more less common monsters.
eltcdm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
toastymay's review
Will finish rest of stories at later date. Lost interest due to burnout.
sadgrl77's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
joann3's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0