Blurb:
Twigs crack and leaves rustle as monsters stalk the forest, searching for their prey…and their mates. Whether wrapping them up in vines or capturing them on the hunt, these dangerous and delicious beasts always win their lovers’ hearts. If you go out in the woods tonight, be careful, for you might just find yourself lost and in love.
March 23rd, 2023: I received my ARC copy of this right before I left for Califonia. And I started reading it this day on the 10-hour drive there.
This is a collection of amazing stories seeped in love, fated mates and so so much spice.
The first of eleven 'Claiming the Viscount Viper' is surrounded by Lord Kurzon, and Nooriya. The way he convinces her to join the hunt so he can claim her is ridiculous and wonderfully done! This story is by Evangeline Priest.
The second of eleven 'Darkstorm' is about Oaklyn and Bradoc, the FMC goes into the woods on a soul hunt. Little does she know the bridal hunt is happening Bradoc finds her, and he works his tooshie off to win her over! This is written by Vivienne Hart.
The third of eleven 'Enticing Brody' follows Brody and Selene, is about Brody being cursed by Selene's mother. It is a gripping story that makes your heart beat way to quickly. It is written by Nova Blake.
The fourth or eleven 'A harpy time' is about Theo and Enid. He is worried about his sister being forced to attend the Monster Ball so he sneaks in himself where he finds the FMC who agrees to help him, during this time they began to fall for one another. This is written by 'Dee St. Holm.
The fifth of eleven 'The Satyr’s Wood' follows Satyr the escapie from the labyrinth, he lives alone deep in the woods until he catches the scent of Tiffany. She is seeking her own escape from the men of her village. Though he lies here and there he will do anything and everything to protect and make her happy. Written by S.J. Sanders.
The sixth of eleven 'His Monstrous Tithe' tells the tale of Eire a werecat who helps keep the humans our the realm of the monster though all he desires is to find his soulmate. Written by Clio Evans.
The seventh of eleven 'The Applethorpe Garden' is about Ellie who crash-landed on an unknown planet. Then there is Alder a fairy who works as a horticulturist in the Manors greenhouse. These twos love blooms like the flowers around them. Written by C.M. Nascosta.
The eighth of eleven 'Ignas Fatuus' is about Fanella who takes a trip to Scotland after the death of her parents so she can reconnect and visit her family. But it all goes arye when she is drawn to the world of faeries where she meets Morel the bone fea, who collected her childhood teeth knowing she was fated to be his. Written by YD La Mar.
In the ninth of eleven 'In Their Web' we are introduced to Spencer who cannot help but watch Burke a spider/man/creature along with Moth Madam as they play with one another in the woods. Written by Ashley Bennett.
The tenth of elven 'A Well-Kept Secret' follows along with Tira a girl left alone by her fellow thieves and is seeking out funds so she seeks out the legendary well that is said to hoard coins. Little does she know she stepped into the layer of a Moss-Fang, a djinn-dragon hybrid. Written by Vera Valentine.
The final story in this anthology is called 'A Wooden Heart' where you follow along with Val a mage who finds overwhelming joy when the girl he loves, Shayla returns after years of being gone. He takes it upon himself to protect and love the woman he nearly lost and the son she turned up with. Written by Cassie Alexander.
I loved each story and found myself swooning over so many of these men, I would read this over and over again, BUT it is only available for a limited time so go now and get it!
