I thought it was an enjoyable story with lots of heat but felt it was really repetitive and I found myself bored halfway through it. His non-communication, lack of emotional aftercare for the most part (even if it was due to his own insecurities about her and this union) made me like him marginally less, since so much could have been found out through a little extra conversation.

You’ll often find her trying to justify her degree by including ancient history and mythological influences in her work. This is the first book in the Shades of Sin series and I sincerely hope there is more in this world.

It was refreshing having supportive, friendly, honest side characters to the MCs and their relationship. Their relationship was really intense right from the start, they had a nice chemistry and the tension was there. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Luxuria: A Monster Romance is an MF arranged marriage romance between a human and her not-quite-human husband suitable for readers 18+.

I did think there were some lost opportunities between Ophelia and her new subjects, as well as with Allerick in general.There is a bit of danger and dissension, lots of spice and cuteness and sweetness, some humor that made me laugh out loud, and a really cool setting in the castle in the Shadow World. She had been born a huntress, a supernatural kind of human especially prepared to see and kill Shades, monsters that feast on people’s fear.

I would have liked some more description of the Shade world and their customs because I was left with some questions about a lot of things but I did like that the story focused primarily on Allerick and Ophelia's blossoming romance.

Whenever I saw pointed teeth, I imagined them pressing against the delicate skin of my neck, pinning me in place while my monstrous lover fucked me ruthlessly into the mattress. They were so much fun to read and I can't wait to see them again in the following books of this series.

It all must be a trick, even that intoxicating sweet scent of fear surrounding her whenever he is near. I thought we would get more with the hunters or the bitch, alas it was just so quickly wrapped up, disappointment times 2. Was having trouble finding this specific edition (didn't like the UK edition's cover, and there are quite a few different versions of this book existing) so very glad I found it from here! By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. I wonder if any of my colleagues will be monster food tonight, I thought idly, smiling and nodding at whatever they were saying while tracing lines in the condensation on my glass.Come along, little wife,” I purred, wrapping my claws around her slim arm and guiding her towards the aisle. Ophelia was born into a family of Hunters, tasked with protecting the humans from the creatures of the night who feast on their fear.