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Midnight Matings #17
Hot and Cold
[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, public exhibition, consensual BDSM, sex toys, HEA]
Technically, no one invited Theris to the gathering, because technically he wasn’t supposed to have a mate. None of that really mattered to him, though. He hadn’t gone looking for someone to hook up with. Once he sets sights on Ryo, however, he’s very glad he made the trip.
Immediately captivated by the dark angel with the bright smile, Ryo Dantis figured it was a no-brainer to choose Theris as his mate. Unfortunately, he hadn’t taken into account how far his grandfather would go to ensure he upholds his familial obligations to produce heirs for his Djinn clan.
When Theris goes missing right from their home, there are no lengths to which Ryo won’t go to find and rescue the man he loves. Can he save Theris in time and break the spell? Or will he lose everything because of the greediness of others?
Technically, no one invited Theris to the gathering, because technically he wasn’t supposed to have a mate. None of that really mattered to him, though. He hadn’t gone looking for someone to hook up with. Once he sets sights on Ryo, however, he’s very glad he made the trip.
Immediately captivated by the dark angel with the bright smile, Ryo Dantis figured it was a no-brainer to choose Theris as his mate. Unfortunately, he hadn’t taken into account how far his grandfather would go to ensure he upholds his familial obligations to produce heirs for his Djinn clan.
When Theris goes missing right from their home, there are no lengths to which Ryo won’t go to find and rescue the man he loves. Can he save Theris in time and break the spell? Or will he lose everything because of the greediness of others?
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2012
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74 books441 followersGabrielle Evans grew up in a small town in southern Oklahoma. We’re talking one red light that may or may not work depending on the day of the week. She married her high school sweetheart and the rest is pretty much history. They have two very active boys and one high-strung wiener dog that keeps her constantly on the go. For now, Gabrielle parks her car in north-central Texas, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
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November 15, 2021
This was book 17 in the
"Midnight Matings"
series. No one invited Theris to the gathering, because technically he wasn’t supposed to have a mate he is a dark Angel and he didn't drink the spiked champagne. Ryo Dantis figured it was a no-brainer to choose Theris as his mate although Theris was only looking for a hook up. Ryo claimed Theris in the hallway of the gathering and it was so hot that another tried to take Theris from him. This was a pretty good book and it had a lot more BDSM in it. Ryo's grandfather was mad that he didn't pick a woman he wants to continue the bloodline. Three weeks after mating and screwing like bunnies they get a surprise Theris is pregnant and at first Ryo freaks out and when his grandfather makes his move all h*ll breaks out. Turns out his grandfather got the man that tried to take him at the gathering to kidnap Theris and the unborn child but with the help of Hades who is a God and his mate Miles they find him just in time because he is in labor and something is wrong with the baby. The sex scenes in this book was hot. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I really want to read more about Hades and Miles. I am looking forward to reading more from this series.
December 22, 2020
An enjoyable read, but after the awesomeness of Sparkle and Purr, it fell pretty short. Plus, I had an issue with one of the BDSM sex scenes :(
November 1, 2013
A djinn + the angel of death + weird ritual mating + BDSM (I'm sorry, but when I think of genies spanking/whipping/plugging anyone, I get visions of the blue dude in Aladdin getting hella kinky, and that's just all kinds of wrong) + an evil, vengeful grandpa + male pregnancy = a book I never would have read but for my need to pick up said pregnancy points for the scavenger hunt in which I am currently participating. Yeah. It was out there, but not as bizarre as Taken by the T-Rex probably is (I will read that book one day -- possibly when I'm drunk). And even though this book sounded ridiculous, it ended up being . . . cute. So I'm giving it 2 stars for sheer silliness, and an extra .75 for not pissing me off. Because the djinn and the angel of death and the weird ritual mating . . . oh, shit. Ya'll get it. This was crazy. But it was also sort of fun, if you check your brain and your standards with the wild-eyed, grinning joker at the door. (The joker wasn't in the plot. But he might as well have been.)
July 8, 2012
I have to say, I'm a little confused as to some of the reviews I read here for this book. I myself thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, there is mpreg, but I generally like that sort of thing. This is also a book in a series that has many mpreg within it, so I don't find it shocking at all.
Yes, there was some BDSM put in there, again I state, not a bad thing and it did spice it up a bit.
As for the length, I agree the end was a little quick and short, but sometimes that's a good thing. Prolonged angst can occasionally put a reader off, especially when the life of a child is involved.
And sometimes it just works for the author.
Overall, this was a genuinely nice love story, with a little bit of drama and suspense... and I mean little, but if every romance book had you bouncing back and forth between 'Will they, won't they?' then it would become rather boring.
And sometimes a sweet love story is just that... sweet :)
Yes, there was some BDSM put in there, again I state, not a bad thing and it did spice it up a bit.
As for the length, I agree the end was a little quick and short, but sometimes that's a good thing. Prolonged angst can occasionally put a reader off, especially when the life of a child is involved.
And sometimes it just works for the author.
Overall, this was a genuinely nice love story, with a little bit of drama and suspense... and I mean little, but if every romance book had you bouncing back and forth between 'Will they, won't they?' then it would become rather boring.
And sometimes a sweet love story is just that... sweet :)
July 4, 2012
A bit of a downer for me. The story was just okay and it just didn't feel as good a read as the other books. There's some light bdsm (gagging, flogging, and cuffing) which kind of caught me off guard since I didn't see the warning on bookstrand...(I should have read the blurb and excerpt before buying...). The mpreg didn't come as a surprise really since the other books in the series has some mpreg. There wasn't really anything appealing about the characters. There was a guest appearance of Miles and Hades but it didn't really help with the appeal of the story.
October 25, 2012
Another unusual pairing, neither of these men wanted a mate. Yet they fall for each other in the absence of the mating spell, and that was a nice change. A dark angel who is always cold and a djinn who is born of fire are not an ideal combination, but then, none of the couples in this series really are. With both of them having access to all kinds of magic, this was bound to be a fun story. Add a few surprise twists and this becomes a very entertaining book indeed.
Theris has a tough job, and one that depresses him in many ways. Still, he has been called to do it, so he will do his best. When he meets Ryo and discovers there is more to life than what he's been doing for centuries, it opens his eyes to new possibilities. And in more than one area: once he gets a taste of how much fun submission can be with a partner he trusts, he cannot get enough!
Ryo is a very powerful djinn with a family issue. Namely, his grandfather keeps butting into his life, trying to tell him what to do. He will have none of it, ignores the man's threats, and almost pays a very high price for it. Luckily, he has friends who can help.
If you're looking for a light, entertaining read, if passion and laughter go well together for you, and if some hot angel-on-djinn action is what you're looking for, you will probably like this book.
Theris has a tough job, and one that depresses him in many ways. Still, he has been called to do it, so he will do his best. When he meets Ryo and discovers there is more to life than what he's been doing for centuries, it opens his eyes to new possibilities. And in more than one area: once he gets a taste of how much fun submission can be with a partner he trusts, he cannot get enough!
Ryo is a very powerful djinn with a family issue. Namely, his grandfather keeps butting into his life, trying to tell him what to do. He will have none of it, ignores the man's threats, and almost pays a very high price for it. Luckily, he has friends who can help.
If you're looking for a light, entertaining read, if passion and laughter go well together for you, and if some hot angel-on-djinn action is what you're looking for, you will probably like this book.
July 2, 2012
Hmmm.... 3.5. Had me in the beginning..... Then felt a little rushed. Interesting read though.....
July 9, 2012
For the record I enjoy mpreg stories so had no issue with that I just found this story went no where
March 1, 2017
1.75 stars
Oh peril from the beginning! And what interesting paranormals these be!
Oh yuck. Pulling him into a BDSM "dungeon" no matter how homey looking in the middle of sex without any indication that's what he was going to do was creepy. He didn't even ask. I would flip even if I were interested. That's just way too controlling. No going over limits or safe words or even asking the sub's opinion anything? And then double penetration, again without even asking and he's already controlling him?
Ugh. He is not the same aloof cocky guy in the beginning. Now that he's pregnant, he's every stereotypical weak romance mother-to-be and their relationship is so heteronormative in a very sexist way it's repulsive. And it had so much promise with him being a reaper.
Oh peril from the beginning! And what interesting paranormals these be!
Oh yuck. Pulling him into a BDSM "dungeon" no matter how homey looking in the middle of sex without any indication that's what he was going to do was creepy. He didn't even ask. I would flip even if I were interested. That's just way too controlling. No going over limits or safe words or even asking the sub's opinion anything? And then double penetration, again without even asking and he's already controlling him?
Ugh. He is not the same aloof cocky guy in the beginning. Now that he's pregnant, he's every stereotypical weak romance mother-to-be and their relationship is so heteronormative in a very sexist way it's repulsive. And it had so much promise with him being a reaper.
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August 27, 2022***zaterdag 27 augustus 2022***
I know I've read this series before because once upon a time I was on binge and read almost everything by these authors. Like everything.
But I also didn't logged it back then and that is bugging me now so I'm adding them based on the one review I did wrote:Fur And Flightless by Joyee Flynn
I know I've read this series before because once upon a time I was on binge and read almost everything by these authors. Like everything.
But I also didn't logged it back then and that is bugging me now so I'm adding them based on the one review I did wrote:Fur And Flightless by Joyee Flynn
October 29, 2023
3.5 stars
December 6, 2023
This one has a bit more to it. The plot is decent and the characters have a bit more to them.
April 19, 2013
2012 Review:
Ahh. Yes.
Overall, this made me happy.
My only complaint is this. I don’t mind the turn it takes into BDSM, but it made Ryo’s earlier assurances that he would never hurt Theris even more questionable. Yes, I know that saving his life qualifies as an exception, but a roomful of paddles and whips probably doesn’t. Still, as far as leather goes, this book did not do such a bad job on it.
In any event, Theris was completely lovely and delightful. Neither of them was prone to drama queen behaviour or whininess, but what really made me love them was the complete acceptance of whatever happened. No railing against fate or even each other. Just reasonable, sensible acceptance and moving on to deal with the effects, occasional grouchiness notwithstanding. <3
Hades and Miles made an appearance again too. I have to wonder if those two do have their own book somewhere out of series. It kinda feels like they might. I should probably look into that since they make a fun couple and very nice secondary characters, not least because having a god on your side tends to help out immensely.
I’m also still amused at the premise of this. Yeah, there have been romances involving Death, but this version of the reaper is cute. XD
The male pregnancy bit (again) I could have done without, same as the kink, but it was part of the story and not as silly as it sometimes gets.
Really, this was a good book. Why do I keep being surprised by this? Oh, right, because the author also produces work that ranges from the silly, over the abysmally bad, to something like what I finished just now. There’s also that harem series I really don’t want to read. >.>; Or that other series that’s getting progressively more depressing.
Oh well. Not the time for complaints! <3
Ahh. Yes.
Overall, this made me happy.
My only complaint is this. I don’t mind the turn it takes into BDSM, but it made Ryo’s earlier assurances that he would never hurt Theris even more questionable. Yes, I know that saving his life qualifies as an exception, but a roomful of paddles and whips probably doesn’t. Still, as far as leather goes, this book did not do such a bad job on it.
In any event, Theris was completely lovely and delightful. Neither of them was prone to drama queen behaviour or whininess, but what really made me love them was the complete acceptance of whatever happened. No railing against fate or even each other. Just reasonable, sensible acceptance and moving on to deal with the effects, occasional grouchiness notwithstanding. <3
Hades and Miles made an appearance again too. I have to wonder if those two do have their own book somewhere out of series. It kinda feels like they might. I should probably look into that since they make a fun couple and very nice secondary characters, not least because having a god on your side tends to help out immensely.
I’m also still amused at the premise of this. Yeah, there have been romances involving Death, but this version of the reaper is cute. XD
The male pregnancy bit (again) I could have done without, same as the kink, but it was part of the story and not as silly as it sometimes gets.
Really, this was a good book. Why do I keep being surprised by this? Oh, right, because the author also produces work that ranges from the silly, over the abysmally bad, to something like what I finished just now. There’s also that harem series I really don’t want to read. >.>; Or that other series that’s getting progressively more depressing.
Oh well. Not the time for complaints! <3
April 9, 2016
Rating: 4.5 stars
I haven't read all the books in the Midnight Mating series, but so far, this one is one of my favorites. I love their easy camaraderie since they first met and how relaxed they were about their mating. This is my first Djinn book, but I didn't expect him to be the dominant partner. Having a submissive Reaper was a nice chance in pace. Plus, I loved his sense of style.
The author did an excellent job maintaining the pacing in such a short story. There's little conflict or angst in the book, but we get a lot of characterization. The story is about the MCs relationship, their jobs/powers, and their friendships. Overall, it works well with the other books in the series.
It had the right combination of new romance and smexy. The BDSM parts were interesting, and each of them was relevant to that point in their relationship. The exhibitionism part show a little more about the paranormal/shifters meeting and what was happening in Scotland. The grandfather conflict was necessary but insignificant.
Theris's job scenes showed his personality and were a different interpretation of an Angel of Death. Also, I want to go back and find more about Hades's and Miles's story. It sounds fun to read.
I haven't read all the books in the Midnight Mating series, but so far, this one is one of my favorites. I love their easy camaraderie since they first met and how relaxed they were about their mating. This is my first Djinn book, but I didn't expect him to be the dominant partner. Having a submissive Reaper was a nice chance in pace. Plus, I loved his sense of style.
The author did an excellent job maintaining the pacing in such a short story. There's little conflict or angst in the book, but we get a lot of characterization. The story is about the MCs relationship, their jobs/powers, and their friendships. Overall, it works well with the other books in the series.
It had the right combination of new romance and smexy. The BDSM parts were interesting, and each of them was relevant to that point in their relationship. The exhibitionism part show a little more about the paranormal/shifters meeting and what was happening in Scotland. The grandfather conflict was necessary but insignificant.
Theris's job scenes showed his personality and were a different interpretation of an Angel of Death. Also, I want to go back and find more about Hades's and Miles's story. It sounds fun to read.
October 27, 2016
Fantastic... an angel and a djinn. I love angels and I think this one just might become my favorite of the series. I really loved "the bunny" but Ryo is so ready to have a mate, and even though Theris was not at the meeting to find a mate he definitely did not put up much of a struggle when Ryo dragged him up to register their mating.
And though many folks don't care for m-preg, I'm not one of them. I'm happy that these men are able to create a family, become fathers, and raise and love their children.
As usual though there is always SOMEONE who has to try and ruin everything for them, like getting used to a mate and finding out your having a baby isn't enough to have to deal with.
I love this series because though it can have some very sad and frightening things happen, there is often humor and definitely love .
Recommended
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1st read - Sep 2, 2012
2nd read - Oct 26, 2016
And though many folks don't care for m-preg, I'm not one of them. I'm happy that these men are able to create a family, become fathers, and raise and love their children.
As usual though there is always SOMEONE who has to try and ruin everything for them, like getting used to a mate and finding out your having a baby isn't enough to have to deal with.
I love this series because though it can have some very sad and frightening things happen, there is often humor and definitely love .
Recommended
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1st read - Sep 2, 2012
2nd read - Oct 26, 2016
October 25, 2013
Well, I had read the blurb so I knew what I was getting myself into. Mpreg doesn't really bother me, it's just that I feel that it's so unnecessary. If you want to write a book about two people having a baby, why not write M/F? But there are obviously people out there who like that kind of thing and like I said, it's not a huge thing for me.
There was also some BDSM in this book and although it was ”mild”, I still wasn't completely comfortable with it, but again, I'm clearly not the reader this writer primarily writes for.
And don't even get me started on the public sex! That's just... Yuck!
So, what's this book about? It's a reaper, Theris, and a djinn, Ryo, who aren't ”supposed” to mate, but still do. Like in all paranormal M/M romance of this kind (Siren) there are scheming elders/family members adn lots of pressure to break the happy couple up, but of course, in the end True Love prevails and there are lots of sex on the way to The Happy Ending!
There was also some BDSM in this book and although it was ”mild”, I still wasn't completely comfortable with it, but again, I'm clearly not the reader this writer primarily writes for.
And don't even get me started on the public sex! That's just... Yuck!
So, what's this book about? It's a reaper, Theris, and a djinn, Ryo, who aren't ”supposed” to mate, but still do. Like in all paranormal M/M romance of this kind (Siren) there are scheming elders/family members adn lots of pressure to break the happy couple up, but of course, in the end True Love prevails and there are lots of sex on the way to The Happy Ending!
August 8, 2013
I don't know if it's because I hadn't read this series in a while, or if it's because this one was truly better, but I really liked it! Cute story about a Djinn & a dark angel. Lots of hawt sex but also some decent interaction between the two characters and interesting side story stuff too.
I noticed that some people rated it low because of the whole Mpreg theme or forced mating...I feel like saying, DUH - that's what this whole series is about. Different paranormals being forced to mate - weird shit happens - get over it. I guess I should be more sensitive to people's comfort zones but I wouldn't read a horror story and then rate it low just because I hate being scared. I would rate it low because of crappy editing and stupid characters - which by the way this one had less of than most Siren books ;)
I noticed that some people rated it low because of the whole Mpreg theme or forced mating...I feel like saying, DUH - that's what this whole series is about. Different paranormals being forced to mate - weird shit happens - get over it. I guess I should be more sensitive to people's comfort zones but I wouldn't read a horror story and then rate it low just because I hate being scared. I would rate it low because of crappy editing and stupid characters - which by the way this one had less of than most Siren books ;)
December 9, 2014
Such a fun series! There are currently 20 books in the series, each book is written by either Joyee Flynn, Gabrielle Evans or Stormy Glenn. They could keep writing more as long as they continue creating interesting characters who shift into all kinds of wonderful and different animals/mythical beings and coming up with unique stories full of romance, crazy drama, angst and let's not forget the very hot sex!
You don't have to read them in order, very rarely are other characters mentioned, but each story is very different and engaging and together they make for a fun few weeks of entertainment.
There is a spin-off series by Joyee Flynn with 8 books out so far called "Unmated by Midnight." I have not read those yet but they are on my to-be-read list next.
You don't have to read them in order, very rarely are other characters mentioned, but each story is very different and engaging and together they make for a fun few weeks of entertainment.
There is a spin-off series by Joyee Flynn with 8 books out so far called "Unmated by Midnight." I have not read those yet but they are on my to-be-read list next.
July 11, 2013
I could have gone without the presence of BDSM in this book but apart from that it was somewhat enjoyable. I was a bit miffed with Theris's powers as Grim Reaper though. It was a bit disappointing...made him pretty weak in my opinion and I think it's the last thing someone wants to read about is a Grim Reaper as weak. The pregnancy thing was a let down as well. It's pretty much used everywhere nowadays and I always thought it's a cheap thing to do in a gay novel. It's always used as a fix to everything or to somehow claim the relationship as right with the miracle of a baby. I don't like it. Love is love and it doesn't need a rightness stamp.
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April 12, 2015
2 stars
I just understand was majority of these stories have to distinct dominant or submissive. There always involve same form BDSM which always seems out place especially when your mate is in final weeks of pregnancy. They never really answered how they got pregnant or what the hell Theris was before he became a reaper since they are not born but called up to be one. How the hell you live for hundreds of years and never once experience meaningful relationship till you were force into it. I love the relationship when it wasn't sexual.
I just understand was majority of these stories have to distinct dominant or submissive. There always involve same form BDSM which always seems out place especially when your mate is in final weeks of pregnancy. They never really answered how they got pregnant or what the hell Theris was before he became a reaper since they are not born but called up to be one. How the hell you live for hundreds of years and never once experience meaningful relationship till you were force into it. I love the relationship when it wasn't sexual.
January 31, 2014
Alright, so Theris and Ryo. It was interesting. I loved the reaper, it was nice change. But, I still didn't understand all of Ryo's power. Being a Djinn didn't explain much. I mean, does he grant wishes? Just kind of weird, yet, he was powerful, I think.
The BDSM thing, ummm, he has a playroom in his cabin in the middle of nowhere. Does he bring home a lot of play partners?
Then there's the MPREG, so did either of them know they could get pregnant being a male? Was it a Reaper thing or a Djinn thing?
Overall, it was okay.
The BDSM thing, ummm, he has a playroom in his cabin in the middle of nowhere. Does he bring home a lot of play partners?
Then there's the MPREG, so did either of them know they could get pregnant being a male? Was it a Reaper thing or a Djinn thing?
Overall, it was okay.
February 24, 2014
3.5 stars
Theris and Ryo are a reaper and a djinn. They meet at a gathering for shifters to find their mates. The connection between them is immediate . Ryo’s grandfather is against their pairing and there is conflict and peril but in the end love conquers all. The book is short but the characters were well drawn. I was highly entertained and I liked the author’s style.
Theris and Ryo are a reaper and a djinn. They meet at a gathering for shifters to find their mates. The connection between them is immediate . Ryo’s grandfather is against their pairing and there is conflict and peril but in the end love conquers all. The book is short but the characters were well drawn. I was highly entertained and I liked the author’s style.
December 1, 2013
1.5 Stars
Okay, this one was a bust for me. Granted, I read it out of order but still...
I didn't care for the characters and the plot ... well, there wasn't much of one. Tons of sex (yay) but the not much chemistry (boo). The BDSM aspect was alright although I'm not a huge fan. Lastly, it probably didn't help that I'm not into MPreg. I'll read it ... and roll with it ... but I don't really get it.
Bottom line: Nah.
Okay, this one was a bust for me. Granted, I read it out of order but still...
I didn't care for the characters and the plot ... well, there wasn't much of one. Tons of sex (yay) but the not much chemistry (boo). The BDSM aspect was alright although I'm not a huge fan. Lastly, it probably didn't help that I'm not into MPreg. I'll read it ... and roll with it ... but I don't really get it.
Bottom line: Nah.
September 6, 2015
Not much of a plot to this one, way too predictable as well. The characters didn't build a relationship either. This doesn't leave much left for the book. I just had no connection to the characters. There was soo little detail to the characters. Lots of sex for a shorter book but there again was little depth to the act. I just didn't care for the book.
September 12, 2016
Amazingly enough with all the not so great Siren books I've read, I haven't ever read this author before. And I really like this book. It was a fun, short little read with my favorite kind of twinkish boy. Yay. Of course, he was the reaper but he was a cute reaper. And he had a baby. Awww. A little magic, a little BDSM and lots of smexing. Yum!
July 2, 2012
Gosh this is a terribly bad written storyline.
I can only say, this plot is for a trash in my personal opinion. I really hope this whole series will be FINISHED SOON. It wasn't worth it.
I won't start with a male pregnancy in a story, brrrrr
I can only say, this plot is for a trash in my personal opinion. I really hope this whole series will be FINISHED SOON. It wasn't worth it.
I won't start with a male pregnancy in a story, brrrrr
August 9, 2016
I'm not even sure why I periodicaly go back to reading this series. All of those books are pretty much the same. And maybe that's why I read them - no surprises, no thinking required.
Ryo the djinn and Theris the angel of death were quite entertaining.
Ryo the djinn and Theris the angel of death were quite entertaining.
July 2, 2012
interesting read.
August 3, 2012
Not as good as some of the other books in this series. I did however enjoy Hades and Miles in the story. Still hoping they get their own book!
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