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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
Sometimes it happens. You start a book in the morning, convinced that you will easily be able to finish it during the day and then all of a sudden everyone at works needs you. I was contemplating to finish reading this ARC tomorrow, but once I picked up where I left this morning I had a really hard time quitting. Which is probably saying a lot about the book and story.
Calluna is a wonderful main character. It's easy to like her and to understand what she's going through and facing. What I found really refreshing is that she clearly loves her curves and body. There's no insecurity there. She's hot and she knows it. There are not many big girls like that in books. That doesn't mean she doesn't know shame, because it seems she doesn't like crying and feeling emotional. I guess that only makes her more endearing.
However, although Calluna and her men were really interesting and although I liked it that they took the time to bond and spend time together, I had the feeling that the plot was only given a backseat. A few times I caught myself wishing we'd get back to the mystery of the cursed animals instead of reading another sex scene. The finale did make up for all the waiting, though. When all the pieces of the puzzle clicked it was epic and filled with loads of action AND an opening for another book and more story.
The guys also made up for the plot taking a backseat. All four of Calluna's guys were very different and unique. Not only because they were different species, but also because Arthur really managed to give them all a different personality. When it comes to Calluna they're all protective and caring, but they also have their own unique ways of loving her or telling her that they love her. I would love to read more about them, their dynamic and the challenges they will without a doubt face.
And I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Dahlia seems like a really interesting character and I can't wait to get to know them better!
Calluna is a wonderful main character. It's easy to like her and to understand what she's going through and facing. What I found really refreshing is that she clearly loves her curves and body. There's no insecurity there. She's hot and she knows it. There are not many big girls like that in books. That doesn't mean she doesn't know shame, because it seems she doesn't like crying and feeling emotional. I guess that only makes her more endearing.
However, although Calluna and her men were really interesting and although I liked it that they took the time to bond and spend time together, I had the feeling that the plot was only given a backseat. A few times I caught myself wishing we'd get back to the mystery of the cursed animals instead of reading another sex scene. The finale did make up for all the waiting, though. When all the pieces of the puzzle clicked it was epic and filled with loads of action AND an opening for another book and more story.
The guys also made up for the plot taking a backseat. All four of Calluna's guys were very different and unique. Not only because they were different species, but also because Arthur really managed to give them all a different personality. When it comes to Calluna they're all protective and caring, but they also have their own unique ways of loving her or telling her that they love her. I would love to read more about them, their dynamic and the challenges they will without a doubt face.
And I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Dahlia seems like a really interesting character and I can't wait to get to know them better!
ree128's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading about Callunna and her pet store. The funny pets she had, however she had noticed an increase in cursed pets being brought in for her to treat and she was having to use black magic to treat them. Her best friend Lars encouraged her to go out one night because her life revolved around the store and she went to Vees to have fun. She had an amazing night with Landyon. It was supposed to be a one night stand, then she met Damien and Rhett and not in a nice way, they had seen someone cursing an animal and tried to save it and Rhett was hit and injured. She was able to save him, but not the dog. Next thing she knows Damien and Rhett are all over her about her being their mate, even though they are in a MM relationship. Suddenly her boring life turns into a sexual dream of four men claiming to be her mates and trying to solve who in town is doing the dark magic.
In the end the mystery is solved they get their happily ever after together and are able to figure out who was hurting the animals and she was able to get help in reversing the curses. This little town has some pretty funny things going on. Loved the flying dildo threats.
In the end the mystery is solved they get their happily ever after together and are able to figure out who was hurting the animals and she was able to get help in reversing the curses. This little town has some pretty funny things going on. Loved the flying dildo threats.
la_vampiresa's review
5.0
“Our souls have bonded. Those are the emotions you are feeling. I give you everything I have, everything I am. We are now one. Darkness meets darkness.”
OMG!! I love this soooo much. Calluna, she was such a fun character. She was a complete sassmaster, fun, comfortable with her own skin. Everything I wish to be lol. I love that she is an animal lover and takes care of them. She has a diverse group of guys by her side and a lot of MM action! Such an incredible addition to the Silver Springs Collection!
OMG!! I love this soooo much. Calluna, she was such a fun character. She was a complete sassmaster, fun, comfortable with her own skin. Everything I wish to be lol. I love that she is an animal lover and takes care of them. She has a diverse group of guys by her side and a lot of MM action! Such an incredible addition to the Silver Springs Collection!
greek_myth5's review
4.0
Perfectly adorable
Another cute read in the books! I really liked Calluna and her brand of sassy. Her men were hot and sweet and it was nice to see Landyn end up happy. Worth picking up for the smile it will put in place!
Another cute read in the books! I really liked Calluna and her brand of sassy. Her men were hot and sweet and it was nice to see Landyn end up happy. Worth picking up for the smile it will put in place!
rebeccareadsmut's review
5.0
“I have these new spelled dildos. Just say his name, and I can send them straight to him. They’ll fly straight through the air at him in a swarm, like the flying monkeys in The Wizard of Oz, and slap him right in the face. If he really fucked up, I could add in some extras.” She smiles at me, placing her hand on my shoulder. “Just say the word.”
This book was a lot of fun. Hilarious and sweet. I read it super fast. I wish there was another one! I love dark and series books, but sometimes you just need something fun. And I always love a plus size main female, not an easy thing to find!
My biggest complaint is I wanted it like twice as long. When I read RH I like to read scenes where the MC is with all of her mates separately and that didn't happen in this book, it just wasn't long enough for that. I think it really needs a second book for it to feel like a complete story.
The guys in her harem were great! I enjoyed that they weren't typical. I've never read one where the guys were smaller shifters, I thought that was kind of fun.
I also plan on checking out more books in this world/series by other authors.
“Oh, I do apologize, Ms. Daisy. I do declare that the young fellow surely must have boned you with quite an enormous cock. Toodle pip!”
This book was a lot of fun. Hilarious and sweet. I read it super fast. I wish there was another one! I love dark and series books, but sometimes you just need something fun. And I always love a plus size main female, not an easy thing to find!
My biggest complaint is I wanted it like twice as long. When I read RH I like to read scenes where the MC is with all of her mates separately and that didn't happen in this book, it just wasn't long enough for that. I think it really needs a second book for it to feel like a complete story.
The guys in her harem were great! I enjoyed that they weren't typical. I've never read one where the guys were smaller shifters, I thought that was kind of fun.
I also plan on checking out more books in this world/series by other authors.
“Oh, I do apologize, Ms. Daisy. I do declare that the young fellow surely must have boned you with quite an enormous cock. Toodle pip!”
sweetnessnf75's review
5.0
Loved it!
I'm still really enjoying these books. It is so refreshing to see a fmc that is a bigger girl but isn't ashamed of it, instead she embraces it. And her guys are so hot!
I'm still really enjoying these books. It is so refreshing to see a fmc that is a bigger girl but isn't ashamed of it, instead she embraces it. And her guys are so hot!
belindaclemons_123's review
5.0
I loved Calluna a lot. Calluna runs a pet shop called Beastie Besties, She is a dark witch and she has to use her dark powers to help the animals that are being cursed all over the town. but she cant save all of them so that is heartbreaking to her. When she ends up with the Romance book that seems to be hoping all over town she ends up with 4 mates in the form of a meerkat shifter, a fennec fox shifter, a fallen angel, and a griffin shifter. Can Calluna with the help of her mates solve the mystery of whos cursing all the animals read to find out
jennifergoodall's review
5.0
Adopt don’t shop...
Calluna’s group of cursed misfits need a Daddy... or 4. A little mischief and mayhem mixed with a mystery, a curse and four hot men; what’s not to love. I absolutely love this series
Calluna’s group of cursed misfits need a Daddy... or 4. A little mischief and mayhem mixed with a mystery, a curse and four hot men; what’s not to love. I absolutely love this series
noemi1010's review
4.0
I'm undecided... I don't know if I love Calluna or Rose more. What did you do to me Jewels Arthur? How can I decide now?
Calluna is the owner of Silver Springs' pet shop. When someone starts to mess up pets with dark magic, she decides to solve the mystery, and meets her 4 mates, a meerkat, a fox, a fallen angel and a griffin (Hint: we know the griffin from Rose: Feelin Thorny). While finding the culprit who is cursing animals, Calluna will also find out more about who she is and where she comes from.
I was kindly provided with an ARC by the author, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.
Calluna is the owner of Silver Springs' pet shop. When someone starts to mess up pets with dark magic, she decides to solve the mystery, and meets her 4 mates, a meerkat, a fox, a fallen angel and a griffin (Hint: we know the griffin from Rose: Feelin Thorny). While finding the culprit who is cursing animals, Calluna will also find out more about who she is and where she comes from.
I was kindly provided with an ARC by the author, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.