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Circus Creeps by Aiden Pierce

Series:
Sinner's Sideshow Duet #1

Genre:
Reverse Harem, Dark, Romance, Romantasy, Fantasy, Demons, Succubus and Incubus, LGBTAQI+, Halloween, Circus, Monsters, Spicy Romance, Steamy Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Horror, Erotica, Duet and/or Two Books Series, Why Choose, Half-Breed, Hellhounds, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary

Publication Date:
August 30, 2023

Pages Numbers:
280

Read Date:
November 4th, 2023

Date Finished:
November 5th, 2023

Rating:
4.9/5

Blurb:

Welcome to Sinner’s Sideshow, the most obscene, blood-pumping, skin-crawling creep show this side of Hell.

As a circus brat, show biz is in my blood. And as a half-succubus, I was made for Sinner’s Sideshow—the only circus made to entertain the most depraved of monsters.

When I’m plunged into a dark world of death, darkness, and corpse-ridden carnivals, I meet them…

The demonic ringmaster. A broody hellhound shifter. And the incubi clown twins.

Suddenly, I know why I’ve felt a strong pull to the demented circus for years. I wasn’t just made for Sinner’s Sideshow. I was made for Alistair, Daemon, Riff and Raff, too.

The problem? They don’t hire half-bloods. But I’ll do anything to secure a spot in the show.

Even if it means making deals with devils, adopting an entirely different kind of sword-swallowing act, and giving my heart, body and soul to the ringmaster and his twisted circus creeps.

*Circus Creeps is an MMFMM why choose demon romance featuring dark themes and many triggers, including gore, murder, and graphic sexual content. Please check the book’s front matter for the full CW/TW list. **This book does end on a small cliffhanger.

Review:

Welcome to Sinner's Sideshow where the monsters are real.

Megaera is stubborn and has never been one who takes no for an answer. As a half-succubus and half-human, she has always tried to find her place within the human world. But when her father passes away, Meg goes searching for the circus her mother had once been part of. When she does find it, she finds monsters from all walks of life hiding within the tents. And even more a stubborn hellhound determined to get rid of her at all costs.

I recently found Ms. Pierce while seeking dark romantic novels for Halloween reads. The first book I read, Burn for Jack, had become my absolute favorite. So, I was curious to see what other books were out there and I had come across this one.

This is the first book in a duet where Meg has looked for a place to call her own and the males are determined to make her their own. We have Riff and Raf, two incubi, Daemon, a hellhound, hellbent on getting rid of Meg, and the ringmaster himself, Alistar, who cloaks the real him within his shadows. This is a delicious reverse harem that will hook you from the beginning of the book until the very last page.

Ms. Pierce does a great job of grabbing your attention to the story. Characters, storyline, and the world-building of a supernatural world become fascinating and you want more of all of these

Final Thought:

This story is fun and an enjoyable read but take note that this book may not be for everyone. There are trigger warnings that give you insight into what you will see within these pages. Still, this book is a great read and if you have not read Burn for Jack, then definitely add that book to your TBR.

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Bleed for Cupid by Aiden Pierce

Series:
N/A

Genre:
Erotica, Horror, Paranormal, Witches, Demons, Monsters, Fantasy, Contemporary, Urban Fantasy, Dual Points of View, Short Story, Novella, Horror, Angels and Demons, Romantasy, Supernatural

Publication Date:
February 14, 2023

Pages Numbers:
90

Read Date:
October 10th , 2023

Date Finished:
October 10th , 2023

Rating:
4/5

Blurb:

Roses are red, violets are blue. Hide your heart, little bird. Cupid’s Arrow is coming for you.

Callum is more than the CEO of Cupid Inc., the company that manufactures “love” potions and sells them to mateless supernaturals who want to take “fate” into their own hands. He’s an angel. Literally.

But even the devil came from Heaven.

So it’s just my luck that he also happens to be my boss… Until he discovers that I’m a mole for the organization protesting his company. Suddenly, I find myself as the test bunny for his most potent product Cupid’s Arrow. And my mate-to-be? Callum himself.

Call it vengeance. Call it an insane marketing stunt. Call it fate. Whatever it is…

There’s no escaping Cupid Inc.’s dark angel and his terrifying brand of love.

Bleed for Cupid is a plot-light, cupid-themed PNR novella featuring a winged monster with a wicked thirst for our human heroine. This story includes dark and graphic themes that may be triggering to some. Please check the author’s note inside the book for a complete list of content and trigger warnings.

Review:

It is that time of year when we decide to jump headfirst into the realm of monster romances. After reading, Burn for Jack, I caught sight of this one and the premise sounded really interesting. A biblical-correct angel? This is really the first. I have never come across a dark romance that offers something biblically correct, so I had to dive into this book.

Robin has been working for Callum for three years while being the mole for a supernatural hate group that is trying to stop the production of a brand new line called Cupid's Arrow that would allow supernatural creatures and humans to mate. Unfortunately, the product is not quite ready, and is looking for a human test subject to try it on.

When Callum learns that Robin is the mole, he decides that he has found his test subject. Que the delicious monster sex.

I love monster romances. This is the first time I have actually come across one where the angel is biblically correct. You never find anything like this in other angel-related romances and I can see why they don't always want to use the corrected version. Often it may not fit the narrative but here it does. It adds a layer to Callum's character and history. A mix of angel and demon. Robin does not care who Callum is and she is trying to show him that remaining in his father's shadow isn't what he should be doing. He needs to make a name for himself.

Robin is the mole. She has been secretly giving information to the supernatural hate group. But she is also very much in love with her boss. She knows she is not supposed to be in love with him because they are two different species and they would not mix. But when she is forced to consume Cupid's Arrow, all she wants is him. She doesn't want him in his father's shadow and encourages him that he is not like his father. I liked her character because she was in love with him for him. Not for the company. Not for the shadow he lived in.

Final Thought:

I definitely enjoyed this story and I highly recommend this one and Burn for Jack especially if you are looking for something during the Halloween season.

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