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wildlyminiaturesandwich's review against another edition
2.0
NOTE: I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NineStar Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was actually really interested in reading this books, it sounded like a nice little paranormal romance... but what it actually is less romance and more erotica; which is not really my cup of tea. I've said it many times before but for these kinds of stories to hold my interest they need to have more than just lust and sex.
That's not to say other's wouldn't like this story, I can think of at least five of my friends who would definitely like it, it's just that for me personally, unfortunately it wasn't a hit.
I was actually really interested in reading this books, it sounded like a nice little paranormal romance... but what it actually is less romance and more erotica; which is not really my cup of tea. I've said it many times before but for these kinds of stories to hold my interest they need to have more than just lust and sex.
That's not to say other's wouldn't like this story, I can think of at least five of my friends who would definitely like it, it's just that for me personally, unfortunately it wasn't a hit.
weweresotired's review against another edition
2.0
This is probably more in the 2.5 star range? The writing style didn't quite do it for me, but it's hot, it's a couple hundred pages of filth about a man and his two ghost boyfriends, you've really just got to go along with the ride and not ask too many questions.
thebookedunicorn's review against another edition
3.0
Not your typical love story...nope this one has erotic ghosts?
So here we meet Rene, he moves into a new house and suddenly has two invisible roommates that love to play hanky panky with him.
I enjoyed the story, the relationship between Bastion, Marcus and Rene was hot. they were funny together especially Bastion. The characters would grow on you, in a weird way you'll start rooting for Rene to be happy ( i know it doesn't totally make sense but trust me on this one you will). May's the kind of best friend everyone needs, she's fun and caring and she has a mouth on her.
Yes this book defies logic but it does so in an interesting manner, i found myself asking if there are kinky ghosts around me ( meh not possible i mean i would have moved out immediately) and don't act like you haven't thought about it too ( good luck sleeping at night).
The only thing i did not enjoy was it felt a bit repetitive, like different ways to have sex with a ghost. I got tired of reading it at some point, if i wasn't interested to see if my prediction at the end came through i wouldn't have finished it.
The end for me was comical because i saw it coming and i knew what Rene's reaction was going to be. It might be ridiculous at first but if you look at it closely it was the best option ( and of course i'm not telling you what happened you'll just have to read it).
Its a fun story, if you love paranormal stories try this one it's different from what you've read
So here we meet Rene, he moves into a new house and suddenly has two invisible roommates that love to play hanky panky with him.
I enjoyed the story, the relationship between Bastion, Marcus and Rene was hot. they were funny together especially Bastion. The characters would grow on you, in a weird way you'll start rooting for Rene to be happy ( i know it doesn't totally make sense but trust me on this one you will). May's the kind of best friend everyone needs, she's fun and caring and she has a mouth on her.
Yes this book defies logic but it does so in an interesting manner, i found myself asking if there are kinky ghosts around me ( meh not possible i mean i would have moved out immediately) and don't act like you haven't thought about it too ( good luck sleeping at night).
The only thing i did not enjoy was it felt a bit repetitive, like different ways to have sex with a ghost. I got tired of reading it at some point, if i wasn't interested to see if my prediction at the end came through i wouldn't have finished it.
The end for me was comical because i saw it coming and i knew what Rene's reaction was going to be. It might be ridiculous at first but if you look at it closely it was the best option ( and of course i'm not telling you what happened you'll just have to read it).
Its a fun story, if you love paranormal stories try this one it's different from what you've read
the_novel_approach's review against another edition
2.0
~ 2.5 Stars ~
This book will be great for a lot of readers, I know. I can think of several people off the top of my head that I think would love it. If you are looking for a supernatural erotica ménage romance, definitely check this out. Unfortunately, for me it was not what I was in the mood for, and not quite what I was anticipating. I am prefacing the rest of my review by saying, this one really isn’t this particular reader’s tastes. The truth is, I didn’t know this was erotica. Everything I saw had it pegged as a m/m/m paranormal romance, and that is what I was expecting. While it seems like a minor difference, it’s not, at least not for me, and it led to frustration. I have enjoyed several erotica books when the mood strikes, but it’s not usually a go-to for me, and I have to be in a specific head space to get into it, changing what my focus will be and on what I am hoping to get out of the book while reading, and I try to not read reviews when choosing my stories, so I dropped the ball here and chose this based solely on the blurb and the genre. Had I read reviews, I would have known my expectation was dead wrong and adjusted it accordingly before jumping in.
So, why am I saying there is such a difference here from what I expected versus what I read? When I see paranormal romance, I assume it will be a character driven paranormal plot. I expect sexy times, though I don’t generally expect most of the story to revolve around the sex, and the sex itself as the focal point. I would venture to say more than half (probably closer to two-thirds) of the two-hundred plus pages was dedicated to the three protagonists getting it on. If that’s your thing, you will be a happy camper because these guys definitely heat up the page. I tend to select stories with more emphasis on plot and character development, eventually creating my own connection to the story via those areas. I would forgo sexy times on page before I would give up a complex storyline with compelling MCs.
From the moment René found out he had ghosts to being in a relationship with them was surprisingly fast, which is not a bad thing. Some of my favorite books have MCs who waste no time jumping into the sack first, and the romance builds afterwards. It’s just that those moments that shape the foundation for a romance, where they were just getting to know one another on an emotional level, were rare here, and seemed rushed. I felt I was being told about rather than experiencing those moments firsthand, which is one of my favorite things in a story. What this meant for me is that the story lacked the groundwork I needed to become invested in their relationship. I found myself wanting to know more about them individually, as well as about the story on the whole. I knew how they were when they were scorching up the sheets, and while it admittedly was smokin’hot, it wasn’t enough. To be fair, there are glimpses into their growing romance and feelings, and a few areas in the world building that were fleshed out, but a lot of the things I love to read about were skimmed over in favor of the bedroom activities.
By the end of the story I don’t feel I really got to know most of the characters beyond a rippling of the surface. I never got a feeling for Marcus and Bastion, or their past, with the exception of the flashbacks René experienced, which remained vague as there was little talk about what René witnessed during those times. I would have loved to delve deeper into some of the issues portrayed, to get an understanding of them independently and then as a couple. It would have helped me a long way in appreciating the story more. Told from René’s perspective, he was a little more defined through his internal dialogue. Still there was that something missing from making him a fully fleshed out character—little factors that could have easily been explored but instead were not expanded on or explained at all, like what he did for a living. The minor details that were overlooked in his case would have added complexity to his character, making him stronger and appealing more to my reading tastes.
So basically, if you are looking for a ménage erotica novel with tons and tons of steamy scenes heating up your page, and with a paranormal twist, grab this sucker up. If you are in the mood for a more complex paranormal plot and world building, with emphasis on character development to go with the romance, like I was when I picked up Cold Like Snow, I’d suggest taking a pass.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
This book will be great for a lot of readers, I know. I can think of several people off the top of my head that I think would love it. If you are looking for a supernatural erotica ménage romance, definitely check this out. Unfortunately, for me it was not what I was in the mood for, and not quite what I was anticipating. I am prefacing the rest of my review by saying, this one really isn’t this particular reader’s tastes. The truth is, I didn’t know this was erotica. Everything I saw had it pegged as a m/m/m paranormal romance, and that is what I was expecting. While it seems like a minor difference, it’s not, at least not for me, and it led to frustration. I have enjoyed several erotica books when the mood strikes, but it’s not usually a go-to for me, and I have to be in a specific head space to get into it, changing what my focus will be and on what I am hoping to get out of the book while reading, and I try to not read reviews when choosing my stories, so I dropped the ball here and chose this based solely on the blurb and the genre. Had I read reviews, I would have known my expectation was dead wrong and adjusted it accordingly before jumping in.
So, why am I saying there is such a difference here from what I expected versus what I read? When I see paranormal romance, I assume it will be a character driven paranormal plot. I expect sexy times, though I don’t generally expect most of the story to revolve around the sex, and the sex itself as the focal point. I would venture to say more than half (probably closer to two-thirds) of the two-hundred plus pages was dedicated to the three protagonists getting it on. If that’s your thing, you will be a happy camper because these guys definitely heat up the page. I tend to select stories with more emphasis on plot and character development, eventually creating my own connection to the story via those areas. I would forgo sexy times on page before I would give up a complex storyline with compelling MCs.
From the moment René found out he had ghosts to being in a relationship with them was surprisingly fast, which is not a bad thing. Some of my favorite books have MCs who waste no time jumping into the sack first, and the romance builds afterwards. It’s just that those moments that shape the foundation for a romance, where they were just getting to know one another on an emotional level, were rare here, and seemed rushed. I felt I was being told about rather than experiencing those moments firsthand, which is one of my favorite things in a story. What this meant for me is that the story lacked the groundwork I needed to become invested in their relationship. I found myself wanting to know more about them individually, as well as about the story on the whole. I knew how they were when they were scorching up the sheets, and while it admittedly was smokin’hot, it wasn’t enough. To be fair, there are glimpses into their growing romance and feelings, and a few areas in the world building that were fleshed out, but a lot of the things I love to read about were skimmed over in favor of the bedroom activities.
By the end of the story I don’t feel I really got to know most of the characters beyond a rippling of the surface. I never got a feeling for Marcus and Bastion, or their past, with the exception of the flashbacks René experienced, which remained vague as there was little talk about what René witnessed during those times. I would have loved to delve deeper into some of the issues portrayed, to get an understanding of them independently and then as a couple. It would have helped me a long way in appreciating the story more. Told from René’s perspective, he was a little more defined through his internal dialogue. Still there was that something missing from making him a fully fleshed out character—little factors that could have easily been explored but instead were not expanded on or explained at all, like what he did for a living. The minor details that were overlooked in his case would have added complexity to his character, making him stronger and appealing more to my reading tastes.
So basically, if you are looking for a ménage erotica novel with tons and tons of steamy scenes heating up your page, and with a paranormal twist, grab this sucker up. If you are in the mood for a more complex paranormal plot and world building, with emphasis on character development to go with the romance, like I was when I picked up Cold Like Snow, I’d suggest taking a pass.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
sionna's review against another edition
3.0
*I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
So, I picked this book up because I really liked the premise: a dude falling in love with ghosts. It ended up having WAY more sex than I thought it would, but there were also a lot of really cute moments. Those cute moments were what carried the book for me, since I tend to skip over sex scenes. (I know I know, I read so much romance and yet I skip most the sex scenes??? ) The scenes I didn't just skim over, didn't seem awkward though which is what I thought might happen.
There is no external conflict here-- the biggest conflict being interacting with ghosts normally and having a relationship with the dead, so there wasn't any over the top unnecessary drama. And even the mini fights that occur felt so natural.
I really liked May and would totally love if there was a book for her too lol and if the ghosts judged her flings or boyfriends.
The ending didn't really surprise me. I knew it had to go one way or the other. It worked out though, I think from start to finish this book went really well.
So, I picked this book up because I really liked the premise: a dude falling in love with ghosts. It ended up having WAY more sex than I thought it would, but there were also a lot of really cute moments. Those cute moments were what carried the book for me, since I tend to skip over sex scenes. (I know I know, I read so much romance and yet I skip most the sex scenes??? ) The scenes I didn't just skim over, didn't seem awkward though which is what I thought might happen.
There is no external conflict here-- the biggest conflict being interacting with ghosts normally and having a relationship with the dead, so there wasn't any over the top unnecessary drama. And even the mini fights that occur felt so natural.
I really liked May and would totally love if there was a book for her too lol and if the ghosts judged her flings or boyfriends.
The ending didn't really surprise me. I knew it had to go one way or the other. It worked out though, I think from start to finish this book went really well.
broomesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I was immediately drawn to this because of the fact that there was a relationship between ghosts and a living man. I was excited for it. But I was a bit let down. I like there to be build up and development. Like, I wanted there to be more back and forth between them but that is not what I got. If you want an erotic story featuring a ménage with ghosts, this is totally for you. It was written and flowed well. I could imagine the house and see why it would have been haunted.
ktomp17's review against another edition
4.0
Rene loves ghosty/paranormal things, so when he buys a "haunted" house, he isn't too freaked out. Good thing, too, because it is in fact inhabited by two amazingly sexy guys, Marcus and Bastion. Rene is able to communicate with them and can eventually feel them as well. They begin a very steamy relationship between the 3 of them, and boy was it hot. There were a lot of sexy scenes in the book, and it was surprising how much it didn't seem awkward to me (with one live person and 2 ghosts). The dream sequences were pretty cool, and I liked how the author put in the details to help us understand what Rene was feeling. I loved May. She was an amazing BFF character. I was glad to see there be a way for the guys to have an HEA, although I was a bit sad. It seemed that how it ended was the only way for it to end, I'm sad May's kind of sort of alone now.
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by IndiGo Marketing & Design
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by IndiGo Marketing & Design
mlvalard's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars
Cold Like Snow wasn't a bad book, but in the end I think it really wasn't for me. The premise definitely intrigued me but in reading it I found it fell a bit flat. I tend to prefer a fair bit of story in my romance, some sort of conflict. And despite two of the three protagonists being dead I found surprisingly little of that in this book. In the end to me it read more like a very extensive erotic fantasy about ghosts than a romance. And for me that wasn't quite enough.
The negative: For me the relationship portion moved too fast. There was very little time between Rene realizing he had ghosts to him being a part of their relationship. There wasn't a lot of buildup or tension. The relationship portion also went almost too smoothly, and I never thought I'd say this of something with well written sex, but there really was almost too much of it. I felt the bulk of the text was spent on it and it left time and space for very little else. I also didn't feel I ever really got to know Marcus and Bastion, at least not very thoroughly. For my personal taste I'd have liked a bit more interesting story of their history, but that is purely my own preferences.
That is not to say it was entirely without merit, however.
The positive: The writing was good. I didn't struggle at all to read it and it took very little time for me to have finished reading it. I genuinely liked the characters and found a lot of positivity and warmth in their relationships with each other. The sex was steamy (as things will be when you mix hot and cold) even if I found there was almost too much of it.
Overall this was an interesting premise and I wish that I'd found the book itself more enjoyable. However if you just want to read some sexy ghosts this might be exactly the thing for you.
I received a free ARC through NetGalley in exchange for a review.
Cold Like Snow wasn't a bad book, but in the end I think it really wasn't for me. The premise definitely intrigued me but in reading it I found it fell a bit flat. I tend to prefer a fair bit of story in my romance, some sort of conflict. And despite two of the three protagonists being dead I found surprisingly little of that in this book. In the end to me it read more like a very extensive erotic fantasy about ghosts than a romance. And for me that wasn't quite enough.
The negative: For me the relationship portion moved too fast. There was very little time between Rene realizing he had ghosts to him being a part of their relationship. There wasn't a lot of buildup or tension. The relationship portion also went almost too smoothly, and I never thought I'd say this of something with well written sex, but there really was almost too much of it. I felt the bulk of the text was spent on it and it left time and space for very little else. I also didn't feel I ever really got to know Marcus and Bastion, at least not very thoroughly. For my personal taste I'd have liked a bit more interesting story of their history, but that is purely my own preferences.
That is not to say it was entirely without merit, however.
The positive: The writing was good. I didn't struggle at all to read it and it took very little time for me to have finished reading it. I genuinely liked the characters and found a lot of positivity and warmth in their relationships with each other. The sex was steamy (as things will be when you mix hot and cold) even if I found there was almost too much of it.
Overall this was an interesting premise and I wish that I'd found the book itself more enjoyable. However if you just want to read some sexy ghosts this might be exactly the thing for you.
I received a free ARC through NetGalley in exchange for a review.
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