I've been perfectly content with my life until now. I've been working as an exotic dancer, and as a call girl for the last eight years to make a decent life for myself. One night while meeting with a client, I'm caught by two police officers who take me into custody, and discover a secret about me that even I didn't know.
Now I'm being held hostage because they believe that I'm one of twelve keys necessary for saving the world. I must retrieve four relics and harness their power, completing a ritual at the Winter Solstice or our planet as we know it could be lost to us forever.
The problem is that my relics reside with four powerful men, responsible for keeping them safe until I can come and collect them. And I will collect them. By any means necessary.
This is a why choose romance novel with dark themes. TWs will be listed in the front of the book. Read at your own discretion.
Libvra Blessed is a novel in the multi-author shared world, Dawn of the Zodiacs. Be sure to read all twelve books.
I've been perfectly content with my life until now. I've been working as an exotic dancer, and as a call girl for the last eight years to make a decent life for myself. One night while meeting with a client, I'm caught by two police officers who take me into custody, and discover a secret about me that even I didn't know.
Now I'm being held hostage because they believe that I'm one of twelve keys necessary for saving the world. I must retrieve four relics and harness their power, completing a ritual at the Winter Solstice or our planet as we know it could be lost to us forever.
The problem is that my relics reside with four powerful men, responsible for keeping them safe until I can come and collect them. And I will collect them. By any means necessary.
This is a why choose romance novel with dark themes. It is HEAVY on the spice (50/50 with plot), so if you're super into plot, this book may not be for you. TWs will be listed in the front of the book. Read at your own discretion. If you find that I'm missing anything in the TW section, I encourage you to reach out to me and let me know. My social media links are in the back of the book
I definitely agree that this book is 50/50 plot and spice! I loved it all from the beginning to the end. I read this in less than 24 hours. I must go on and read all the others ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to arc read this wonderful book!
Dnf..... I received an ARC copy of this, and I won't post this review on the zon because it's unfair to the author as it's a very well written book. It just wasn't for my own personal tastes and I don't want to jeopardise the sale of this book and the author's hard work.
If you like your books spicy, this is definitely the book for you. Inread 40% and there were hella spice all through it. Which wasn't for me. She sleeps with 2 of the guys within a few hours of them arresting her for prostitution, saving her from being raped by a fellow officer they tole to book her, and blowing his brains out in front of her, and then kidnapping her from the police station and telling her she's a prophesied person who needs to save the world. One guy is ridiculously hot ane cold towards her. So of course the only logical thing to do once they get to the safe house is to DP them 🙄 😒 😑
This then causes all sorts of trouble with the rest of the 'team', including one girl who's jealous because she slept with one of the guys a few years ago but didn't want to pursue a relationship with him. And one of the team, who's totally gonna end up one of the harem, gets butt hurt she doesn't recognise him from foster care when he was 11 and she was 15 and now he's a grown ass man covered from head to toe in tattoos. Also, when she ran awau from the home he was beat by the Foster dad so obviously that was her fault 🙄
We then meet the demon with 2 cocks who onlu agreees to help her literally save the world if she becomes his willing sex slave and comes fuck him whenever he wants her to. Ph yeah and give him a baby once the world saving is over. She obviously says yes even though she knows it could cause issues to the 2 guys she's already half heartedly committed to. And gets naked and has sexy times there and then with the entire team standing outside the door. And then he accidentally mates her.
The point I gave up was when the final guy escapes the mental asylum and watches her banging the demon and 2 other guys and then they get the call he's escaped and all fly off to find him and he comes in and literally RAPES her whilst she's sleeping waking her up. But she came so it must be all good?? Then we find out he's the demons lover and he locked him up to keep him away feom her because he knew he'd become obsessed and he's upset that despite this the demon went on to mate her. To punish him for RAPING her the demon fucks him whilst she fingers herself and he can't touch and I was out......
There was literally no plot, just small incidents of the rest of the team moaning about all the banging to serve as an interruption to said banging. We know hardly anything about what it means that she's the zodiad, who the team is and the purpose they serve, what she needs to do etc. It's literally just spice. And i know that a lot of people like that and so I'm not saying this as a bad thing, the scenes were hot, it's just not my cup of tea. I'm a plot girl. And I couldn't carry on after the whole brushing the rape under the carpet and forgiving him because he's mentally unstable and that's just how he is.
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K.D. Fraser introduces readers to a diverse cast of characters in "Libra Blessed," each with their own motivations and secrets. The protagonist, whose name we never learn, is a complex and compelling figure, balancing her life as an exotic dancer and call girl with newfound responsibilities as a key to saving the world. The police officers who discover her secret add an element of mystery and intrigue, as their true intentions remain shrouded in secrecy. Additionally, the four powerful men who possess the relics she seeks are intriguing figures, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Together, they form a dynamic ensemble that drives the narrative forward and keeps readers engaged until the very end.
Themes:
At its core, "Libra Blessed" explores themes of self-discovery, redemption, and the power of choice. The protagonist's journey from reluctant participant to determined hero is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of belief in oneself. As she confronts her past and embraces her true identity, she discovers inner strength and courage she never knew she possessed. The novel also delves into the nature of destiny and free will, raising thought-provoking questions about the role of fate in shaping our lives and the importance of forging our own paths.
Writing Style:
K.D. Fraser's writing style is immersive and evocative, drawing readers into the gritty underworld of the protagonist's life with vivid descriptions and intense emotions. The dialogue crackles with tension, capturing the urgency of the protagonist's quest and the chemistry between her and the enigmatic men she encounters along the way. Fraser's prose is both lyrical and gritty, infusing the story with a sense of urgency and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her ability to create a vivid sense of time and place adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, transporting readers into a world where magic and mystery collide.
Conclusion:
"Libra Blessed" is a captivating and thrilling urban fantasy that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series. K.D. Fraser has crafted a richly imagined world filled with magic, mystery, and romance, populated by unforgettable characters and pulse-pounding action. With its compelling plot, nuanced themes, and immersive writing style, "Libra Blessed" is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy and paranormal romance alike. I eagerly anticipate future works from K.D. Fraser and look forward to continuing the protagonist's journey in the next installment of the series.
Blurb: I’ve been perfectly content with my life until now. I’ve been working as an exotic dancer, and as a call girl for the last eight years to make a decent life for myself. One night while meeting with a client, I’m caught by two police officers who take me into custody, and discover a secret about me that even I didn’t know.
Now I’m being held hostage because they believe that I’m one of twelve keys necessary for saving the world. I must retrieve four relics and harness their power, completing a ritual at the Winter Solstice or our planet as we know it could be lost to us forever.
The problem is that my relics reside with four powerful men, responsible for keeping them safe until I can come and collect them. And I will collect them. By any means necessary.
Review: I absolutely love a paranormal reverse harem! This was a quick paced and spice filled. The insta lust had the chemistry between Jinx and the guys off the wall. I loved Jinx and her attitude. While I liked all of her guys, Archer and Cobra were my absolute favorite. I just love the crazy ones 😈 I was hooked with this and it kept me on the edge of my seat. There were some things that had me gasping with disbelief! It was a great read, I wish I had a little more time with the characters and their relationship with Jinx. And also some time with Jinx and all of the guys together! Make sure to check it out when it is released.
I think this is a first read from this author for me and it may just be that their writing style is not for me.
But the whole story was so RUSHED. She's sleeping with someone a chapter in. The relationship development is exactly zero, and as she's collecting her harem she seems to be actively hurting everyone's feelings as she goes. There's minimal communication, the concept of mating was just thrown in there, and they are CONSTANTLY having sex (or being very vocal about having it) in front of unwilling participants. I decided I was done with the book when she was getting "handled" (I am truly unsure what the Goodreads censorship rules are) by one of her mates, in front of a room of people and literally "finishes" in a very obvious way. One of the unwilling participants in the room is a person described a chapter earlier as being "just out of highschool", who storms out of the room very clearly upset. Yuck.
The other reviews are right that it's like 70% spice vs plot, but it's written at the most non-descriptive level so it's not even really that scandalous.
It's a shame because I really, really was into the premise of the book. I love an undiscovered destiny, I love a fire-y FMC who has been taking care of herself, I don't even mind insta-lust if it's done well. Nothing on the actual triggers list phased me. But the lack of emotional care and the non-consent of unincluded parties was just....really unappealing to keep reading about.
Clearly other people had very different experiences, so all I can say is give it a go...it'll be very obvious in the first couple chapters if it's not for you!
check triggers this book has deep childhood trauma
Blurb: I’ve been perfectly content with my life until now. I’ve been working as an exotic dancer, and as a call girl for the last eight years to make a decent life for myself. One night while meeting with a client, I’m caught by two police officers who take me into custody, and discover a secret about me that even I didn’t know. Now I’m being held hostage because they believe that I’m one of twelve keys necessary for saving the world. I must retrieve four relics and harness their power, completing a ritual at the Winter Solstice or our planet as we know it could be lost to us forever. The problem is that my relics reside with four powerful men, responsible for keeping them safe until I can come and collect them. And I will collect them. By any means necessary.
my review: this book was what i expect from kd. super smut filled but still with a great story. jinx an orphan is raised in foster care in which leads to her profession... a $ex trade worker when she is saved by two cops and now has to be protected from others who know what she is who want to use her. she must find all the relics and complete her part of the ritual. this has multiple partners lots of spice surprises. just overall a fantastic book gave it 4.7 stars and look forward to her other books
This is a standalone in a shared world and follows the Libra zodiac as she finds out what she is, what her relics are and how she might be able to help save the world along with the other 11 zodiacs.
This book is definitely smut over plot, and there is a lot of smut, along with TW's so please read them first. It is RH, but also includes a lot of MM. There is some plot, enough to keep the book going, but it definitely takes a back seat to the smut.
Jinx is a call girl and stripper and has no hang-ups with sex or her professional at all. She sleeps with most of the RH guys within a very short timeframe of meeting them making no apologies at all, but it causes a rift between some of the other characters due to her promiscuity. Sex is used by the guys to get what they want and Jinx is more than happy to go along with pretty much anything they want from her (again, read the TW's).
I enjoyed Jinx as a character, the way she really didn't care what others thought about her, she did her own thing. All the guys were different (personality and species), some got on and others didn't but they managed to find some middle ground in order to stay with Jinx.
I did almost put the book down a few times, but the author has written some great characters and they do pull you back into the story. I do not usually go for smut over plot, and some of the TW's would normally put me off, but I enjoyed the book as a whole.
Ohhh I loved this one! It had all sorts of characters, it had a ton of spice, RH, including some MM. The progression of the plot felt natural, not rushed and it fit into the world previously built by other authors in this series seamlessly. One of my very favorite things was those characters that yucked somebody’s yum, Karma paid them back. We all know my pettiness lives for that. I loved everything in this book from the beginning to the epilogue. As always, please check the trigger warnings before diving in. KD Fraser is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine!
❤️ Tropes ❤️ 💋PNR 💋Fated Mates 💋 Curvy FMC 💋Reverse Harem 💋MM, tail, double 🍆 on one MMC, knotting and more spice action
Jinx has always been in survival mode since her parents died, bouncing from foster house to foster house, until she ran away at 15. Dancing and s3x work let her survive, but here she is running from the cops. Her magic as a witch might not be enough to get her out of it this time. After being arrested and brought down to the station, violence breaks out and one of her arrestors smuggles her out of the police station and starts babbling on about how she is a Zodiac. No way is she one of those evil girls, she would know. Wouldn’t she?
This is a stand-alone book that is part of a 12 book series. I just want to start by saying I LOVE KD Fraser! Over read some of her other books so I just knew this book would not disappoint and boy was I right! It had my emotions all over the place!! It's a 1st person pov with each chapter being in the fmc or one of the MMCs pov and it made it way more in depth cuz you got to see how they felt about her and how she felt about them. It seemed like she didn't really want to be a zodiac but ended up stepping up and slaying her role! It has some really sad parts she keeps losing ppl she cares about but it seems to really help having the mmcs and I'm really trying to not give anything away but I want to rave about this book lol yall just really need to read it!!! Like seriously, get it right now don't pass it up lol
I thought this was another great read by this author. I loved the story surrounding the Zodiacs, and I loved how each of Jinx’s men brought something different to the table. This is entirely personal preference and will probably be an unpopular opinion, but I do wish there was a bit more plot to even out the spiciness. It felt like there was a lot of smut that cut in to some serious plot parts that I personally felt shouldn’t have been interrupted because it detracted from the seriousness of the issues. But that’s just my opinion. Otherwise, I thought this was a great story, very fast-paced, and I am really looking forward to reading the other ones in this world!
Part of a 12 book series by different Authors but can be read as a stand alone
Trigger Warnings.
Jinx(FMC) is an orphan, raised in the foster system, who is now a sex trade worker. When she is apprehended by 2 Sexy police officers, and now needs to be hidden and protected from those who know what she is and want to use and/or destroy her.
Jinx must find the relics that will help her complete her end of the Ritual by Solstice.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the concept and the characters. I highly recommend this boos to anyone who enjoys Dark Romance and Reverse Harem.
Libra Blessed is the first book I have read from the Dawn of the Zodiacs series and wasn’t what I was expecting at all, though not in a bad way.
I went in blind with this book so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect and from start this book had me internally smiling.
This book was fast paced and borderline Carolina reaper! Following Jinx and her growing collection of men off to save the planet from the evil council.
This book was 60% Spice/smut and 40% plot. Even with that percentage the storyline was still good. For every serious moment there was a spicy scene or three to even it out.
Talk about all the spice! Man this kicks right off and just keeps on getting better.
This is a paranormal why choose, and let me tell you jinxs men are all fire! I do have my favorite which is Archer he is funny and dominant but he makes me giggle. Jinx is a kick butt strong female and does what she wants. There wasnt much of girls support other girls in this book the seer is mad jealous of jinx.
As always check the tw before going into a book. There are parts where you hear about jinxs past that are dark.
I absolutely fell in love with this book though there were twists i didnt see coming.
ARC review I debated 3 stars vs 4 but settled on 4 cause at heart I’m a smut lover. To be honest going into this book I was NOT expecting it to be as spicy as it was & I’m not complaining on that, however I do feel like the actual description of the story got a bit lost in all the… well ya… I’d like to know more about the relics, the ritual, the magic aspect to it all but also keep the spice 😂 My point being if you love magic read it. If you love smut READ IT. I finished it in a matter of days cause it’s all I wanted to read, I will definitely be reading more of this universe of books & more from the author cause phew 😮💨 girl you got a great imagination that I’m here for 👏🏼
If spicy books were a video game with levels... this one UNLOCKS them all.
First let me say... this author can absolutely do no wrong in my eyes.. and i will read anything she writes, but this book? Sweet mercy, this one has me seeing double.. of a lot of things.. cough cough. If you don't enjoy spice - you will not enjoy this book, as it is heavy spice with some story. But that story is incredible. The characters have sass and they are thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end.
On a scorcher scale shes a 37 out of 5. On a story scale she is a 15 out of 10.
Do yourself a favor and don't read this one at work... or do and tell us all about it!
Hot hot hot I rarely have to take a break from a book to " calm down" but this one! I love that yes it is a reverse harem but you get two amazing side love stories (team sully and Campbell) it has 50/50 spice to plot with dp in chapter 5! Has very dark undertones dealing with childhood trauma please read tw!!!!!!!! Also Kd is the one author that continues to prove me wrong when I say I don't like certain types of stuff she say hold my beer I'm gonna make you like special peens and tentacles tickling balls 🤣
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I really wanted this to be a 5 ⭐️ but it wasn’t there for me. The 🌶️ was absolutely there, big spicy! It had the vibe of reading a fanfic, where everything was enjoyable but also everything felt a little rushed, which you can do when the readers already know the characters. The relationships were rushed into and I wasn’t sure I followed the story because of it. However if you are looking for a good amount of 🌶️ this one has it in spades. Overall it was a fun story to read, I just got lost a couple of times.
Jinx has no idea she is one of the key-women picked by the Zodiacs to save the world. On her quest to find the four relics she will need for the ritual, she finds four men that will help her achieve the impossible. I loved the spice in this book - if you don't want all the smexy, then this is probably not for you. How ever, I love that, including all the twists and turns. Remember to read the content advisory at the front of the book. I highly recommend reading all the books in this multiple-author, shared-world.
This book , was so good i don’t even know what more to say other than that the plot , LOVED IT! Who would’ve thought that a call girl/stripper would’ve been the zodiac! 🥴 didn’t see that coming! And the multiple mates?? Please i literally was at the edge of my chair with the thought of her having to choose between all of them! Also, The spice? I mean c’mon! It literally had me blushing so hard. This book was very dry well written. THE PREGNANCY AT THE END?! I need more 🥴😂
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Such a good read. It’s-a smutty book a lot of it in this book so if you like that this is your book. It has a plot but I would say it’s more of spicy than a lot of plot. I enjoyed the book I love the 5 men characters. my favorite would have to be archer he is sweet and just 😘😘. I did dislike some of the characters at some point but then I loved them again lol 😂 it made me laugh cry at some points and happy at the ending I enjoyed it. I did want to know more of jimx power.
Omg, omg, I couldn’t put this book down. I was hooked from the first page right up to the last. Jinx finds out she is the missing zodiac to save the world! Along the way she meets some very hot guys who she needs to learns to trust as she has had a difficult past. This book had it all - very hot hot spicy scenes, action, and just so many twists and turns along the way. I have to say I always fall for the crazy ones and this was no different, this dark romance is a must read.
This was a great read, there was plot, and lots and lots of spice. The story moved along at a good pace and all the characters contributed their own personalities to the ‘team’. The FMC is badass, an interesting character in how she develops and accepts being with multiple ‘mates’, the mates are well, as I say they all have their own qualities and contribute to the ‘team’ in different ways, to find out how, you’ll need to read the book ;)
I recieved an arc copy of the book and I'm leaving my review voluntafely. In my opinion, the story was a bit forced into spicy scenes leaving the characters with lack of development. I missed having a solid storyline and development between them. This is a personal preference and doesn't mean the book is not well written, is just not to my preferences
If you want spice to the max, touch her and 💀, fated mates, MMFMMM, and some saving of the world this is for you! This story follows Jinx, who is destined to try to save the world. Only, she doesn’t know this! She finds out after being arrested by two HOT cops. The physical relationships in this book happen VERY fast, and there’s a TON of shmexy scenes. The story line is good, and there are some twists that certainly keep it interesting.
I enjoyed this read through! It's definitely heavy on the spice and lighter on the plot, but that's okay with me. If you are looking to read this, mind the trigger warnings. ❤️ That being said, the spice is 💫spicy💫 and there's a lot of it. With varying amounts of people involved. Lots of fun for the smut lover.
This book is a great read when you just want some good spice! I loved the main character, she was relatable and I found myself rooting for her throughout the book. I enjoyed the flow of the story. There were sweet quieter moments and then hurried frantic ones. It kept my attention and overall I enjoyed this book very much!
If you’re looking for a book that’s 70% straight smut and 30% plot, why choose, fast paced, MM pairings (yes, pairings), then this is the book for you. While it’s not my usual go to for books, the writing was enjoyable, the characters were fun and entertaining (special shout out to my favorite, Cobra), and the spice was spicy.
This book needs like 12 stars. I was hooked from the very get go! I absolutely LOVED the interactions between the MFC and the male characters. The world dilemma was honestly top notch, I was a little iffy on the “world ending” thing but KD did an amazing job making it interesting and original! I’m super excited to read the rest of this series!
Did I speed through this, no thoughts no plot style, why yes I did. It was delightful. As a Libra, extra points, aaand in true Libra fashion, why choose a type of book boyfriend when you can have all of them. No for real so many tropes. 🥴 The actual plot when I slowed down to think about it was good too 😁 zodiacs and saving the world and stuff. Would definitely recommend to my dark smut lovers.
So if you love smut and I mean this one has a lot of it, a fast paced plot, paranormal why choose then this is a good read. It had some darker elements but it all pulls together nicely. The book focuses on Jinx and her men who rescue her who have a mission to complete very simply put. It was a great read and everything I've read by this author has been a fun read to get whisked away into!