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Captured by the Cupid
If you love Valentine’s Day, you will love this book.
If you hate Valentine’s Day, you will also love this book!
Captured by the Cupid is a dark romantasy standalone in the Roars and Romances series following the Amazon bestseller, Kidnapped by the Krampus. With a subtle Valentine's theme starring a broody bad boy gargoyle and the sweet and sassy girl who can capture his arrow—and maybe his heart—this spicy standalone can be read any time of the year!
ARADIA
"I didn’t expect you to be some sexy gargoyle monster.”
In the blink of an eye, I find myself in Purgatory, where I meet Eros, the God of Love. Not your cutesy Cupid, Eros is a very hot and very broody and very cursed gargoyle demon with a heart of stone. I fall hard for him and his tragic realm. But can he find love with this love-struck, curvy clairvoyant who sees auras, likes pranks, and is determined to be more than just a chapter in his love story?
I might love his multi-chocolate milkshake.
EROS
She is the butterfly who plays with the beast.
Psyche is lost to me. And now this glowing little mortal with her pink curls and thick curves like an aphrodisiac is complicating my quest to find my goddess wife. Her laughter echoes through my stone corridors, making my arrow hard while softening my stony heart. Will she be my new heartbreak like my missing Psyche? Or can she love the god and the gargoyle and break my curse?
Seems I've discovered her chocolate addiction.
With whimsical twists as unpredictable as a box of chocolates, Captured by the Cupid promises an arrow straight to your heart. So, swap out the candy and flowers with this slow-burn dark fantasy meets laugh-out-loud rom-com—complete with a serenading cinnamon roll sidekick, a tantalizing touch of trauma-healing, and a sizzling feast of Cupid kink.
~Captured by the Cupid is mainly MF but grows to include MFM under the possessive eye of Eros with some light MM.
If you hate Valentine’s Day, you will also love this book!
Captured by the Cupid is a dark romantasy standalone in the Roars and Romances series following the Amazon bestseller, Kidnapped by the Krampus. With a subtle Valentine's theme starring a broody bad boy gargoyle and the sweet and sassy girl who can capture his arrow—and maybe his heart—this spicy standalone can be read any time of the year!
ARADIA
"I didn’t expect you to be some sexy gargoyle monster.”
In the blink of an eye, I find myself in Purgatory, where I meet Eros, the God of Love. Not your cutesy Cupid, Eros is a very hot and very broody and very cursed gargoyle demon with a heart of stone. I fall hard for him and his tragic realm. But can he find love with this love-struck, curvy clairvoyant who sees auras, likes pranks, and is determined to be more than just a chapter in his love story?
I might love his multi-chocolate milkshake.
EROS
She is the butterfly who plays with the beast.
Psyche is lost to me. And now this glowing little mortal with her pink curls and thick curves like an aphrodisiac is complicating my quest to find my goddess wife. Her laughter echoes through my stone corridors, making my arrow hard while softening my stony heart. Will she be my new heartbreak like my missing Psyche? Or can she love the god and the gargoyle and break my curse?
Seems I've discovered her chocolate addiction.
With whimsical twists as unpredictable as a box of chocolates, Captured by the Cupid promises an arrow straight to your heart. So, swap out the candy and flowers with this slow-burn dark fantasy meets laugh-out-loud rom-com—complete with a serenading cinnamon roll sidekick, a tantalizing touch of trauma-healing, and a sizzling feast of Cupid kink.
~Captured by the Cupid is mainly MF but grows to include MFM under the possessive eye of Eros with some light MM.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2024
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About the author
Emily Shore
32 books709 followersEmily used to be the good little church-going girl who snuck peeks of smutty romance at the bookstore. Now, she proudly writes smut and has forsaken the religious cult of her past. Emily includes a trauma-healing theme loosely based on her own experiences in all her work.
In 2020, Emily found her voice while writing dark fantasy romance. In 2021, she rebranded on Kindle Vella and has been a Vella bestseller for two years. Her writing always features enemies to lovers with heroines who don't need a sword to be strong, monsters and villains with "burn the world for her" vibes, and trauma healing.
Emily's bestselling books on Kindle Vella include: The Sacrifice, Bride of Lucifer, Bride of the Corpse King, Courting Death and Destruction, and Grymm Beauty. Learn more at “Emily’s Vella Verse” on FB or connect with her on social media to learn how you can become a super fan and get super fan treats!
An abuse survivor and trained advocate, Emily has worked as an awareness speaker all over Minnesota. Identifying as bisexual and feminist, she loves to showcase sex and kink positivity and normalized LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
When not writing enemies to lovers, Emily is addicted to the Enneagram, rewatching Schitts Creek, cuddling with her kitty, and spending time with her online sisterhood where she can exercise her big empath heart. She lives in Saint Paul with her husband and two daughters—one is a budding author.
Please subscribe to Emily’s newsletter at - www.emilybethshore.com - to keep up with her series projects, author promos, and prize contests. Or follow her on Tiktok at @authoremilybshore.
FUN FACTS ABOUT EMILY:
This list gives you a little peek into the crazy brain of this author. If you find yourself relating to any of these, reach out to me on any of my pages and we shall go forth and bond!
1. I am an extrovert with unlimited psychological energy. (I also stockpile Pinterest memes!)
2. HUGE Enneagram fan, so if you want to connect more, prepare to be asked to take the test so I can better understand you and speak your love language . (My tritype is 847 - which makes me Deadpool's female twin!)
3. My favorite authors on the YA side are Laini Taylor and Susan Dennard. My favorite authors on the adult side include: Amelia Hutchins *Queen*, Pam Godwin *Goddess*, and Elayna Gallea.
4. Up until 2020, I used to write strictly YA. I had a major identity transformation, wrote three books in three months (back to back), found my true VOICE, processed my identity, healed from past trauma, and came out as bisexual. Now, I love writing spicy fantasy romance and bridging the gap between the heterosexual and queer audience by offering them badass heroines taking on the dark alphas and literally *everyone* in my books is queer and polyamorous because #whychoose? It's normalized, it's respected, and it's beautiful!
5. My favorite film is The Princess Bride.
6. I am Disney-obsessed, especially Marvel and the Princess movement.
7. I started writing The Aviary over twelve years ago after a visit to Germany and learning about the Red-Light District. These books were evidence of my sexuality screaming to be let out.
8. My favorite Broadway is The Phantom of the Opera followed closely by The Scarlet Pimpernel.
9. Songs to describe me: Unbreakable by Fireflight, Warrior by Demi Lovato, Ready or Not by Brit Nicole and Lecrae, Speechless by Naomi Scott (Aladdin), Show Yourself by Idina Mendel (Frozen 2), This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, and The Sound of Silence.
10. I’m a mom to two little girls. I fight for a better world for them and for myself.
In 2020, Emily found her voice while writing dark fantasy romance. In 2021, she rebranded on Kindle Vella and has been a Vella bestseller for two years. Her writing always features enemies to lovers with heroines who don't need a sword to be strong, monsters and villains with "burn the world for her" vibes, and trauma healing.
Emily's bestselling books on Kindle Vella include: The Sacrifice, Bride of Lucifer, Bride of the Corpse King, Courting Death and Destruction, and Grymm Beauty. Learn more at “Emily’s Vella Verse” on FB or connect with her on social media to learn how you can become a super fan and get super fan treats!
An abuse survivor and trained advocate, Emily has worked as an awareness speaker all over Minnesota. Identifying as bisexual and feminist, she loves to showcase sex and kink positivity and normalized LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
When not writing enemies to lovers, Emily is addicted to the Enneagram, rewatching Schitts Creek, cuddling with her kitty, and spending time with her online sisterhood where she can exercise her big empath heart. She lives in Saint Paul with her husband and two daughters—one is a budding author.
Please subscribe to Emily’s newsletter at - www.emilybethshore.com - to keep up with her series projects, author promos, and prize contests. Or follow her on Tiktok at @authoremilybshore.
FUN FACTS ABOUT EMILY:
This list gives you a little peek into the crazy brain of this author. If you find yourself relating to any of these, reach out to me on any of my pages and we shall go forth and bond!
1. I am an extrovert with unlimited psychological energy. (I also stockpile Pinterest memes!)
2. HUGE Enneagram fan, so if you want to connect more, prepare to be asked to take the test so I can better understand you and speak your love language . (My tritype is 847 - which makes me Deadpool's female twin!)
3. My favorite authors on the YA side are Laini Taylor and Susan Dennard. My favorite authors on the adult side include: Amelia Hutchins *Queen*, Pam Godwin *Goddess*, and Elayna Gallea.
4. Up until 2020, I used to write strictly YA. I had a major identity transformation, wrote three books in three months (back to back), found my true VOICE, processed my identity, healed from past trauma, and came out as bisexual. Now, I love writing spicy fantasy romance and bridging the gap between the heterosexual and queer audience by offering them badass heroines taking on the dark alphas and literally *everyone* in my books is queer and polyamorous because #whychoose? It's normalized, it's respected, and it's beautiful!
5. My favorite film is The Princess Bride.
6. I am Disney-obsessed, especially Marvel and the Princess movement.
7. I started writing The Aviary over twelve years ago after a visit to Germany and learning about the Red-Light District. These books were evidence of my sexuality screaming to be let out.
8. My favorite Broadway is The Phantom of the Opera followed closely by The Scarlet Pimpernel.
9. Songs to describe me: Unbreakable by Fireflight, Warrior by Demi Lovato, Ready or Not by Brit Nicole and Lecrae, Speechless by Naomi Scott (Aladdin), Show Yourself by Idina Mendel (Frozen 2), This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, and The Sound of Silence.
10. I’m a mom to two little girls. I fight for a better world for them and for myself.
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February 2, 2024
This ain’t it.
This book was a mess. Horrible banter, lots of unlisted triggers, so reader beware.
I don’t have anything else to say about this other than I am mad that I put so much energy into reading this.
I always want to give indie authors the best of the best; so much energy and love is put into each of their works, but this was not it. Horrible internalized misogyny from the main character, she was trying to be “manic pixie dream girl” I think, but she just read like a silly 15 year old.
To top all of that off, as an arc reader there was a laundry list of stipulations for reviews. If you don’t want negative reviews, put more effort into your work.
Do better.
This book was a mess. Horrible banter, lots of unlisted triggers, so reader beware.
I don’t have anything else to say about this other than I am mad that I put so much energy into reading this.
I always want to give indie authors the best of the best; so much energy and love is put into each of their works, but this was not it. Horrible internalized misogyny from the main character, she was trying to be “manic pixie dream girl” I think, but she just read like a silly 15 year old.
To top all of that off, as an arc reader there was a laundry list of stipulations for reviews. If you don’t want negative reviews, put more effort into your work.
Do better.
February 1, 2024
This book was amazing everything in the book was so well written. Aradia I absolutely love her she is badass and her humour.
Emily is an amazing author also can I just say the spice in this book was every bit so good. I was so greatful to revive this book as an arc.
Emily is an amazing author also can I just say the spice in this book was every bit so good. I was so greatful to revive this book as an arc.
January 27, 2024
Move over Krampus, it is time for Eros and darlings you have zero clue what you are in for! Eros might be the god of love and sex but there is much more up his sleeve than you could ever possibly imagine. Grab those batteries and buckle up!
"What in all the ever-bloody Valentine's fucking hearts? She wanted the gargoyle?"
Can we just take a second to appreciate? Swoon? Over these tropes...
💘Psyche and Eros x Jane Eyre
💘Grumpy/Sunshine
💘Eros is a cursed k1nk¥ gargoyle
💘She is a curvy clairvoyant
💘Musical jester cinnamon roll
💘S3xu&l tension turned way up
💘Dark LOL banter/pranks
💘Spicy🥵
💘Found Family
And let me just tell you that musical jester cinnamon roll is what makes this book even that much better. He was more in love with Eros I think than our girl Aradia was. In the best way. 😉
When Emily said this book was "whimsical" she wasn't lying. While this book was full of the k!nky and delicious things I love in a good monster romance the world building was next level. The way that she first described Aradia's journey that led her to our resident Gargoyle was just the beginning. And when she made it to Eros's home I was done for. It was glorious! All dark, and beautiful detailing with the most delicate of details placed statically throughout.
Okay, on to the smut. My gods! Emily! What did you do to me? You just thought Aradia was a mess 99% of the time. If there was a k!nk it was in this book. I promise you there will not be a dry pair of knickers within a hundred miles of reading this book.
To wrap it up, I loved Captured by the Cupid and while there really is no comparing this to Kidnapped by the Krampus this book held my heart just a bit more. I really felt like I could relate to the chaos that was Aradia and Eros was just delectable all the time. I will forever be a fan of Emily Shore and her Roars and Romances series; I can't wait to see what is up next!!
*ARC received from author in exchange for my honest review. *
"What in all the ever-bloody Valentine's fucking hearts? She wanted the gargoyle?"
Can we just take a second to appreciate? Swoon? Over these tropes...
💘Psyche and Eros x Jane Eyre
💘Grumpy/Sunshine
💘Eros is a cursed k1nk¥ gargoyle
💘She is a curvy clairvoyant
💘Musical jester cinnamon roll
💘S3xu&l tension turned way up
💘Dark LOL banter/pranks
💘Spicy🥵
💘Found Family
And let me just tell you that musical jester cinnamon roll is what makes this book even that much better. He was more in love with Eros I think than our girl Aradia was. In the best way. 😉
When Emily said this book was "whimsical" she wasn't lying. While this book was full of the k!nky and delicious things I love in a good monster romance the world building was next level. The way that she first described Aradia's journey that led her to our resident Gargoyle was just the beginning. And when she made it to Eros's home I was done for. It was glorious! All dark, and beautiful detailing with the most delicate of details placed statically throughout.
Okay, on to the smut. My gods! Emily! What did you do to me? You just thought Aradia was a mess 99% of the time. If there was a k!nk it was in this book. I promise you there will not be a dry pair of knickers within a hundred miles of reading this book.
To wrap it up, I loved Captured by the Cupid and while there really is no comparing this to Kidnapped by the Krampus this book held my heart just a bit more. I really felt like I could relate to the chaos that was Aradia and Eros was just delectable all the time. I will forever be a fan of Emily Shore and her Roars and Romances series; I can't wait to see what is up next!!
*ARC received from author in exchange for my honest review. *
February 1, 2024
Rating: 3.5/5 Penguins (rounded up)
Quick Reasons: SO much spice; BDSM themes (including d/s; cnc); mind the triggers please; detailed, vivid, purple prose; more fluff than story telling; character driven
HUGE thanks to Emily Shore for the title! My review is voluntarily written and in no way impacted by this gesture!
I moan and shut my eyes again, trying to hold back the bile. "I always dreamed of being swept off my feet, but I didn't think altitude sickness would be involved."
Going into this review, I was conflicted in how I felt about the read overall. Emily Shore's writing is description, filled with sights, sounds, scents, touches, tastes... I could (if I were not a reader with Aphantasia) easily imagine this world coming to literal life around me as I read. The characters are lovable, redeemable, and FULL of snark and wit. Crescendo's playlist was so familiar to me, it might have been plucked from my own Spotify. The BDSM dynamics and the steamy, sexy scenes FILLED this read with action and impact (hahaha...literally and figuratively)
But....and for me, this is a BIG but...there wasn't much STORY TELLING or plot progression as a whole. We get a whole lot of plot in the first 2 chapters and the last 2 chapters...but everything in between those? Fluff. Filler. Not a whole lot going on except the nuts and bolts of the BDSM play. And while I'm not MAD about that...I do wish there had been more to this story than, "human wanders into Purgatory. Human gets captured by Cupid. Commence instalove and all the steam." This read is VERY VERY character and smut driven, and I wish SO MUCH that there had been a better balance because this could have EASILY been a favorite read for me for the year if there had been.
A human in Purgatory. Far worse than any Fae realm. A pity for this glowing butterfly whose blood spills upon the gray ground like poppy petals.
Still, I had a great time falling into this story and watching the antics of our FMC and MMC as their relationship, uh....relationshipped. The snark was ON POINT, I love the brat/dom dynamics we had going on, and Cres was easily one of the best characters. I definitely recommend this to lovers of all things love, Greek mythology retelling seekers, and those who don't mind more smut than story in their reads. Valentines Day approaches, Penguins...will YOU be captured by the Cupid?
Quick Reasons: SO much spice; BDSM themes (including d/s; cnc); mind the triggers please; detailed, vivid, purple prose; more fluff than story telling; character driven
HUGE thanks to Emily Shore for the title! My review is voluntarily written and in no way impacted by this gesture!
I moan and shut my eyes again, trying to hold back the bile. "I always dreamed of being swept off my feet, but I didn't think altitude sickness would be involved."
Going into this review, I was conflicted in how I felt about the read overall. Emily Shore's writing is description, filled with sights, sounds, scents, touches, tastes... I could (if I were not a reader with Aphantasia) easily imagine this world coming to literal life around me as I read. The characters are lovable, redeemable, and FULL of snark and wit. Crescendo's playlist was so familiar to me, it might have been plucked from my own Spotify. The BDSM dynamics and the steamy, sexy scenes FILLED this read with action and impact (hahaha...literally and figuratively)
But....and for me, this is a BIG but...there wasn't much STORY TELLING or plot progression as a whole. We get a whole lot of plot in the first 2 chapters and the last 2 chapters...but everything in between those? Fluff. Filler. Not a whole lot going on except the nuts and bolts of the BDSM play. And while I'm not MAD about that...I do wish there had been more to this story than, "human wanders into Purgatory. Human gets captured by Cupid. Commence instalove and all the steam." This read is VERY VERY character and smut driven, and I wish SO MUCH that there had been a better balance because this could have EASILY been a favorite read for me for the year if there had been.
A human in Purgatory. Far worse than any Fae realm. A pity for this glowing butterfly whose blood spills upon the gray ground like poppy petals.
Still, I had a great time falling into this story and watching the antics of our FMC and MMC as their relationship, uh....relationshipped. The snark was ON POINT, I love the brat/dom dynamics we had going on, and Cres was easily one of the best characters. I definitely recommend this to lovers of all things love, Greek mythology retelling seekers, and those who don't mind more smut than story in their reads. Valentines Day approaches, Penguins...will YOU be captured by the Cupid?
February 4, 2024
This book was fantastic and very Spicy! I absolutely love cres and the scene with the Brothers was absolutely fantastic! I can’t even tell you how much I loved this book the characters were amazing the dynamic was incredible and the Spicy scenes were spine tingling lol! I would highly recommend reading this book!
February 1, 2024
phewwww this book is SPICYYYY and delicious. i love eros and aradia so so so much but cres definitely stole my heart. such a spicy, sweet, adorable, dark, and fun ride. gargoyles that taste like chocolate? sign me up. i’m sold.
five butterfly stars
five butterfly stars
February 16, 2024
I see so many 4 and 5 star reviews but this book just didn’t have much substance to me. I found it very hard to stay engaged and keep reading at times. Looots of spice but almost too much that it got repetitive
January 11, 2024
"Captured by Cupid," a standalone dark romantasy in the Roars and Romances series, offers a thrilling blend of mythological allure and contemporary romance. Building on the success of "Kidnapped by the Krampus," this book, with its subtle Valentine's theme, captivates readers with its unique pairing of a broody gargoyle and a spirited clairvoyant.
The story unfolds in Purgatory, where Aradia, a vivacious girl with the gift of seeing auras, encounters Eros, a far cry from the traditional Cupid. Eros, portrayed as a stunningly hot, brooding gargoyle demon with a stone heart, presents a complex character. Aradia's unexpected plunge into his world ignites a passionate yet tender love story. Her vibrant personality, evident in her love for pranks and her persistent quest for more than just a fleeting chapter in Eros's life, adds depth to their romance. Her affection for multi-chocolate milkshakes is a delightful quirk that adds to her charm.
Eros's perspective adds a poignant dimension to the tale. Haunted by the loss of Psyche, his goddess wife, he grapples with the arrival of Aradia, whose presence stirs conflicting emotions within him. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of affection. Aradia's laughter and radiance challenge Eros's stoic existence, symbolizing hope and renewal in his cursed life.
The book masterfully intertwines humor and fantasy, creating a narrative as unpredictable as a box of chocolates. The addition of a serenading sidekick, a touch of trauma-healing, and a hint of kink, ensures a rich and varied reading experience. The slow-burn romance is perfectly paced, allowing readers to savor each moment of the couple's journey.
Overall, "Captured by Cupid" is a heartwarming, spicy, and whimsical read. It's a delightful twist on classic mythology, perfect for those seeking a love story that's both darkly enchanting and hilariously endearing. Whether it's Valentine's Day or any day of the year, this book is a treat for fans of romantasy, promising a captivating adventure that shoots an arrow straight to the heart.
The story unfolds in Purgatory, where Aradia, a vivacious girl with the gift of seeing auras, encounters Eros, a far cry from the traditional Cupid. Eros, portrayed as a stunningly hot, brooding gargoyle demon with a stone heart, presents a complex character. Aradia's unexpected plunge into his world ignites a passionate yet tender love story. Her vibrant personality, evident in her love for pranks and her persistent quest for more than just a fleeting chapter in Eros's life, adds depth to their romance. Her affection for multi-chocolate milkshakes is a delightful quirk that adds to her charm.
Eros's perspective adds a poignant dimension to the tale. Haunted by the loss of Psyche, his goddess wife, he grapples with the arrival of Aradia, whose presence stirs conflicting emotions within him. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of affection. Aradia's laughter and radiance challenge Eros's stoic existence, symbolizing hope and renewal in his cursed life.
The book masterfully intertwines humor and fantasy, creating a narrative as unpredictable as a box of chocolates. The addition of a serenading sidekick, a touch of trauma-healing, and a hint of kink, ensures a rich and varied reading experience. The slow-burn romance is perfectly paced, allowing readers to savor each moment of the couple's journey.
Overall, "Captured by Cupid" is a heartwarming, spicy, and whimsical read. It's a delightful twist on classic mythology, perfect for those seeking a love story that's both darkly enchanting and hilariously endearing. Whether it's Valentine's Day or any day of the year, this book is a treat for fans of romantasy, promising a captivating adventure that shoots an arrow straight to the heart.
February 1, 2024
Oh gosh where do I start 🙈
This book was so good 👍
💘 A monster Romance 💒
💘 Greek mythology retelling of Eros and Psyche
💘 It gave Beauty and the Beast vibes
💘 Beautiful story with smut especially the last few chapters 🥵
💘ARADIA
"I didn’t expect you to be some sexy gargoyle monster.” In the blink of an eye, I find myself in Purgatory, where I meet Eros, the God of Love. Not your cutesy Cupid, Eros is a very hot and very broody and very cursed gargoyle demon with a heart of stone. I fall hard for him and his tragic realm. But can he find love with this love-struck, curvy clairvoyant who sees auras, likes pranks, and is determined to be more than just a chapter in his love story?I might love his multi-chocolate milkshake.
💘EROS
She is the butterfly who plays with the beast.Psyche is lost to me. And now this glowing little mortal with her pink curls and thick curves like an aphrodisiac is complicating my quest to find my goddess wife. Her laughter echoes through my stone corridors, making my arrow hard while softening my stony heart. Will she be my new heartbreak like my missing Psyche? Or can she love the god and the gargoyle and break my curse?
Omg you guys this story captive my heart ❤️ from the start. The world building and characters are spot on. I adore Aria, sweet and innocent 😇. Eros is just hot 🥵 and love to see him break for her!.
Definitely a mist read for Valentine's Day .
Thank you Emily Shore for sending an Arc of the book I absolutely adore it @emilybshore
This book was so good 👍
💘 A monster Romance 💒
💘 Greek mythology retelling of Eros and Psyche
💘 It gave Beauty and the Beast vibes
💘 Beautiful story with smut especially the last few chapters 🥵
💘ARADIA
"I didn’t expect you to be some sexy gargoyle monster.” In the blink of an eye, I find myself in Purgatory, where I meet Eros, the God of Love. Not your cutesy Cupid, Eros is a very hot and very broody and very cursed gargoyle demon with a heart of stone. I fall hard for him and his tragic realm. But can he find love with this love-struck, curvy clairvoyant who sees auras, likes pranks, and is determined to be more than just a chapter in his love story?I might love his multi-chocolate milkshake.
💘EROS
She is the butterfly who plays with the beast.Psyche is lost to me. And now this glowing little mortal with her pink curls and thick curves like an aphrodisiac is complicating my quest to find my goddess wife. Her laughter echoes through my stone corridors, making my arrow hard while softening my stony heart. Will she be my new heartbreak like my missing Psyche? Or can she love the god and the gargoyle and break my curse?
Omg you guys this story captive my heart ❤️ from the start. The world building and characters are spot on. I adore Aria, sweet and innocent 😇. Eros is just hot 🥵 and love to see him break for her!.
Definitely a mist read for Valentine's Day .
Thank you Emily Shore for sending an Arc of the book I absolutely adore it @emilybshore
July 3, 2024
monster book club #1:
I ………… highly recommend reading TW before reading this, I will share that there is SA so know that up front
also discovered I am not into edging….bored
I ………… highly recommend reading TW before reading this, I will share that there is SA so know that up front
also discovered I am not into edging….bored
September 10, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️
im so glad i came across Captured by the Cupid because this book was packed with all the things i like!! juz coz its cupid, this is not only for VDay but also all year round (0 trıggers here). its a story of love, humor, self discovery, shared trauma, healing, & the SPICE!! the spice was SCORCHING!! & the characters...juz cant help but adore them! im not all that good with mythology, but i was so invested it had me googling😅 ✍🏽𝘌𝘉𝘚 took my idea of cupid, shredded it into pieces & threw it out the window!! she gave me a vision of a broody, monstrous, majestic, poetic, kınx¥, b3astly god of love instead!! paired with a perfect match of opposites attract, bubbly, empathetic, clairvoyant human who embraces the darkness & sadness within her & all around her. this book took me thru an emotional roller coaster!! it had all the feels!! loved loved loved it🩶🩶
im so glad i came across Captured by the Cupid because this book was packed with all the things i like!! juz coz its cupid, this is not only for VDay but also all year round (0 trıggers here). its a story of love, humor, self discovery, shared trauma, healing, & the SPICE!! the spice was SCORCHING!! & the characters...juz cant help but adore them! im not all that good with mythology, but i was so invested it had me googling😅 ✍🏽𝘌𝘉𝘚 took my idea of cupid, shredded it into pieces & threw it out the window!! she gave me a vision of a broody, monstrous, majestic, poetic, kınx¥, b3astly god of love instead!! paired with a perfect match of opposites attract, bubbly, empathetic, clairvoyant human who embraces the darkness & sadness within her & all around her. this book took me thru an emotional roller coaster!! it had all the feels!! loved loved loved it🩶🩶
February 1, 2024
I received Captured By The Cupid in return for an honest review from the author.
First up can we just admire how stunning that cover is!!! I'm so in love with it!!!!
Aradia is just adorable she's the sweetest pink haired character ever and made me want to chop off my hair and do it light pink instead of it's bright pink color. She's going to be the inspiration for my next color change and haircut. Eros is just perfect he's swoon-worthy and now I can't see the god of love any other way. They are such a perfect complement to each other he's so broody and she's just sunshine. I loved Cres while Eros is amazing I feel like Cres is just on a whole different level of amazing. He's my favorite even though Aradia and Eros are my favorite couple hands down top tier all the way.
I knew this one was going to be incredible just looking at the stunning cover but it blew my minds! The characters are phenomenal you just can't help loving them all and they are so easy to connect with. I love the dual pov it's refreshing to see both sides of the romance and see that they both have their worries and imperfections. I love when they just feel so real and this lovely duo is as real as it gets. They pulled at my heartstrings, made me laugh so hard I cried and I had tears of joy at the perfect ending.
Captured By The Cupid is a captivating story that sparkles the imagination with chocolate milkshakes and romance. Emily Shore has outdone herself with a complex beautiful story that's perfect for Valentines day! I devoured this one in just one afternoon it was impossible to put down and was left in a book hangover for days. I'm already planning a re-read because I miss them already. Highly recommend if you love romance this one is a must. I can't wait to see what Emily Shore comes up with next because she's my one of my favorite authors I just love all her beautiful stories.
First up can we just admire how stunning that cover is!!! I'm so in love with it!!!!
Aradia is just adorable she's the sweetest pink haired character ever and made me want to chop off my hair and do it light pink instead of it's bright pink color. She's going to be the inspiration for my next color change and haircut. Eros is just perfect he's swoon-worthy and now I can't see the god of love any other way. They are such a perfect complement to each other he's so broody and she's just sunshine. I loved Cres while Eros is amazing I feel like Cres is just on a whole different level of amazing. He's my favorite even though Aradia and Eros are my favorite couple hands down top tier all the way.
I knew this one was going to be incredible just looking at the stunning cover but it blew my minds! The characters are phenomenal you just can't help loving them all and they are so easy to connect with. I love the dual pov it's refreshing to see both sides of the romance and see that they both have their worries and imperfections. I love when they just feel so real and this lovely duo is as real as it gets. They pulled at my heartstrings, made me laugh so hard I cried and I had tears of joy at the perfect ending.
Captured By The Cupid is a captivating story that sparkles the imagination with chocolate milkshakes and romance. Emily Shore has outdone herself with a complex beautiful story that's perfect for Valentines day! I devoured this one in just one afternoon it was impossible to put down and was left in a book hangover for days. I'm already planning a re-read because I miss them already. Highly recommend if you love romance this one is a must. I can't wait to see what Emily Shore comes up with next because she's my one of my favorite authors I just love all her beautiful stories.
February 21, 2024
*CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS*
While I enjoyed reading this book overall and the character arcs were fantastic… The plot was often left at the curb in favor of the intimate scenes between the characters. Don’t get me wrong, I love my monster smut just as much as the next girl… And Gargoyles?! Be still my heart ♥️…. But there were parts I feel could’ve been expanded on without forsaking the smexy times involved.
With that being said, the characters are completely relatable in their emotions and can I just say the absolute level of sass involved is *Chef’s Kiss* lmao And Crescendo's playlist was perfection and had me rollin with his timing of some of them 🤣 (I encourage you all to put this playlist together). The B(ee)D(ee)(e)S(e)M dynamics and the steamy, s*xy scenes FILLED this read with action and impact (My cheeks were sore just reading about it lmao) and I loved the Dom/Bratty Sub aspect of it all.
On that note, I hope you all enjoy this spicy little tuna of a read…. The very end had me saying a HUGE WTF!! But I won’t spoil anything for everyone else. Just threw a trope in there like it was an afterthought that I felt was completely unnecessary and not a fan of. Enjoy!!
While I enjoyed reading this book overall and the character arcs were fantastic… The plot was often left at the curb in favor of the intimate scenes between the characters. Don’t get me wrong, I love my monster smut just as much as the next girl… And Gargoyles?! Be still my heart ♥️…. But there were parts I feel could’ve been expanded on without forsaking the smexy times involved.
With that being said, the characters are completely relatable in their emotions and can I just say the absolute level of sass involved is *Chef’s Kiss* lmao And Crescendo's playlist was perfection and had me rollin with his timing of some of them 🤣 (I encourage you all to put this playlist together). The B(ee)D(ee)(e)S(e)M dynamics and the steamy, s*xy scenes FILLED this read with action and impact (My cheeks were sore just reading about it lmao) and I loved the Dom/Bratty Sub aspect of it all.
On that note, I hope you all enjoy this spicy little tuna of a read…. The very end had me saying a HUGE WTF!! But I won’t spoil anything for everyone else. Just threw a trope in there like it was an afterthought that I felt was completely unnecessary and not a fan of. Enjoy!!
February 7, 2024
So… I’m a sucker for a dark fantasy book, so when I started Captured by cupid I thought it was going to be a cute canary read.. oh man! I was wrong lol but wrong in the best possible way…
The spice in this book was incredible, the story line brilliant and honestly I didn’t want it to end…
I love the musical Jester..
move over Krampus make way for.. Eros!
Eros was so hot and I know why they call him the god of love and smex
The MFC was bubbly, a little crazy (in the best possible way) but that makes this story so much more…
I am now diving into Emily’s mind with reading more of her books..
I’m obsessed!
Please check those trigger warnings…
The spice in this book was incredible, the story line brilliant and honestly I didn’t want it to end…
I love the musical Jester..
move over Krampus make way for.. Eros!
Eros was so hot and I know why they call him the god of love and smex
The MFC was bubbly, a little crazy (in the best possible way) but that makes this story so much more…
I am now diving into Emily’s mind with reading more of her books..
I’m obsessed!
Please check those trigger warnings…
January 28, 2024
This was a super fun read!! Super spicy! I love all the characters ,This has some strong BDSM vibes from mid to finish. Think of fifty shades BDSM but way, way better that includes a monster The story begins slow but picks up super fast. This was Well written as I’m
Starting to get into monster arcs and fantasy arc If you like
Steamy and spicy gods this book is definitely for
You, who doesn’t love Greek mythology. AGAIN If you get triggered easily with certain things this may not be for you. , They ending was so love definitely left me
Wanting to read more can’t wait for
It !
Starting to get into monster arcs and fantasy arc If you like
Steamy and spicy gods this book is definitely for
You, who doesn’t love Greek mythology. AGAIN If you get triggered easily with certain things this may not be for you. , They ending was so love definitely left me
Wanting to read more can’t wait for
It !
February 1, 2024
CALLING ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS!!!
really though Emily does it again. She captures our attention with incredible characters. This time we focus on Eros, our broody gargoyle God of Love. His wife, Psyche, has been comatose for a century and our pink haired bratty clairvoyant Aradia enters the scene.
Through boundaries, kinks and BDSM they break each other and begin healing past traumas.
The book has tons of spice all throughout. The epilogue really brought the whole story together.
*and if you enjoyed this don’t forget to check out Kidnapped By the Krampus, which is still personal favorite
really though Emily does it again. She captures our attention with incredible characters. This time we focus on Eros, our broody gargoyle God of Love. His wife, Psyche, has been comatose for a century and our pink haired bratty clairvoyant Aradia enters the scene.
Through boundaries, kinks and BDSM they break each other and begin healing past traumas.
The book has tons of spice all throughout. The epilogue really brought the whole story together.
*and if you enjoyed this don’t forget to check out Kidnapped By the Krampus, which is still personal favorite
January 10, 2024
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I wish I had the confidence that Aradia does. Her view on life! I fell in love with her immediately. Eros 🥵 who wouldn’t want to meet him!! Crescendo… talk about the best friend we all want to have. Every one of the support characters holds as big of a place in my heart as the main characters.
Truly an amazing story and so well written. I laughed, cried,and got angry!! All the feels!
Don’t forget the chocolate!!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I wish I had the confidence that Aradia does. Her view on life! I fell in love with her immediately. Eros 🥵 who wouldn’t want to meet him!! Crescendo… talk about the best friend we all want to have. Every one of the support characters holds as big of a place in my heart as the main characters.
Truly an amazing story and so well written. I laughed, cried,and got angry!! All the feels!
Don’t forget the chocolate!!
January 10, 2024
BANGER AFTER BANGER!!! Emily Shore never disappoints. Captured By The Cupid is a Dark Romantasy perfect for anyone who loves love or is looking for that one book to make you believe in love again! It has all the Valentine’s Day feels with enough spice that left me breathless! I absolutely fell in love with the story of how the sassy Aradia had a chance encounter with Eros the God of Love. One thing I am sure of is that I will NEVER look at chocolate milk the same way ever again!
January 19, 2024
This book is so bloody good. The magic she woven into the words were so addicting and made you want to binge read the book. I like how she wrote a bad*** heroine into it because its rare to see a book with one. This book will dive into your heart with cupids magic.
January 10, 2024
I WILL NEVER LOOK AT CHOCOLATE MILK THE SAME! Emily always delivers on the “special” treats!
January 16, 2024
Captured by Cupid
I am not a big monster romance reader but this is the second ARC I have read from Emily Shore and she gets me every time. This not the Cupid that is featured during Valentine’s Day. Eros is dark, dangerous, hot and bothered. He would do anything to get his wife back but what he did not expect is another mortal to capture his mind.
Aria is all about the dark and dangerous. She is a ghost hunter or at least was until she landed in Eros kingdom. She doesn’t back down from and challenges him at every turn. He helps her fight the fears of her past while she does the same for him.
I love Greek mythology and this was a great read. It didn’t focus on stories that are already widely written about but rather picked another story to focus on. Emily Shore also always gets with the different……flavours her monster’s have to share.
4/5 ⭐️ 4/5🌶️
I am not a big monster romance reader but this is the second ARC I have read from Emily Shore and she gets me every time. This not the Cupid that is featured during Valentine’s Day. Eros is dark, dangerous, hot and bothered. He would do anything to get his wife back but what he did not expect is another mortal to capture his mind.
Aria is all about the dark and dangerous. She is a ghost hunter or at least was until she landed in Eros kingdom. She doesn’t back down from and challenges him at every turn. He helps her fight the fears of her past while she does the same for him.
I love Greek mythology and this was a great read. It didn’t focus on stories that are already widely written about but rather picked another story to focus on. Emily Shore also always gets with the different……flavours her monster’s have to share.
4/5 ⭐️ 4/5🌶️
February 8, 2024
3.4/5✨
Review to come
Review to come
March 7, 2025
Emily Shore has done it again! This is the 2nd book of hers I have read and I gotta say she really knows how to weave a delightful tale. I highly recommend this book!
January 16, 2024
Oh my gosh!! Emily done it again, this one is absolutely one to keep your attention! My jaw dropped at the end omg. The spice throughout is 🤤 hilarious, MMMF! The twists honestly got me, I didn’t see it coming at all! Absolutely looooved!
February 4, 2024
I had no clue what to expect from this book going in. When I started, I was a little taken back within the first couple chapters. But I kept reading. And then I couldn’t stop. The spicy scenes were making me thirsty. So much build up - intensity and chemistry between the characters. And then a twist toward the back 3/4 of the book which I wasn’t expecting. Making the book even more sensual. Oh and then the FINAL heart wrenching twist. Ahh - that was heart breaking. Last line of the book made me laugh out loud.
Basically you can expect some fantasy with gargoyles, god/goddess references, multiple spicy variations with toys, between genders, and multiple partners at one time. It’s a whole lotta spice put in one book! And did I mention comedy? The two characters bantering back and forth had me laughing out loud multiple times. Good, fun, spicy read.
Basically you can expect some fantasy with gargoyles, god/goddess references, multiple spicy variations with toys, between genders, and multiple partners at one time. It’s a whole lotta spice put in one book! And did I mention comedy? The two characters bantering back and forth had me laughing out loud multiple times. Good, fun, spicy read.
January 31, 2024
I am not a lover of valentines day, but I absolutely devoured this book. Eros is everything, every sweet tooth needs for this holiday period. All the characters had a great dynamic, with plenty of laugh out loud moments. The spice was off the charts, but with plenty of plot to keep it entertaining. Cannot recommend enough, and will definitly be a re read in the future.
February 5, 2024
Much spice
I saw the cover of this book and read the concept and I knew I had to read this. I have already read one gargoyle romance this month so I figured why not. That’s pretty much where the similarities lie.
I could 100% see this book working for many people but I don’t think it worked for me. I was surprised because I enjoyed the beginning of this story and liked the wittiness of the FMC. However, as the book continued, I found myself struggling to get through it and did not feel invested. It was like the book started one way, and then completely turned into something else and I feel like if it had continued the way it started I would have enjoyed it more.
If you are all about the spice and minimal story, this is for you. I think the book started with some story, lost a chunk but sprinkled it in a bit then threw in some story at the end to give it a HEA. The book just kept going and it did not have to be that long. If I had been more invested in the characters I think that would have helped but unfortunately, it wasn’t for me.
I think this book had a good premise to start and end with, but I did struggle. However, I know some people will definitely like this book, especially with some of the reviews I have been seeing, but it wasn’t for me.
I saw the cover of this book and read the concept and I knew I had to read this. I have already read one gargoyle romance this month so I figured why not. That’s pretty much where the similarities lie.
I could 100% see this book working for many people but I don’t think it worked for me. I was surprised because I enjoyed the beginning of this story and liked the wittiness of the FMC. However, as the book continued, I found myself struggling to get through it and did not feel invested. It was like the book started one way, and then completely turned into something else and I feel like if it had continued the way it started I would have enjoyed it more.
If you are all about the spice and minimal story, this is for you. I think the book started with some story, lost a chunk but sprinkled it in a bit then threw in some story at the end to give it a HEA. The book just kept going and it did not have to be that long. If I had been more invested in the characters I think that would have helped but unfortunately, it wasn’t for me.
I think this book had a good premise to start and end with, but I did struggle. However, I know some people will definitely like this book, especially with some of the reviews I have been seeing, but it wasn’t for me.
June 19, 2024
ARC REVIEW (Realses 01/02/2024)
Omg this book....this freaking book is sweet an sexy ...oh so sexy 🥵🥵. It takes you on a journey through trust, forgiveness , love an pure laughter. It will tear your out heart but put it back toghter in one daring gut wrencing fall ....
Omg this book....this freaking book is sweet an sexy ...oh so sexy 🥵🥵. It takes you on a journey through trust, forgiveness , love an pure laughter. It will tear your out heart but put it back toghter in one daring gut wrencing fall ....
February 1, 2024
This is book 2 in Emily Shores Roars and Romance series and is a Valentines Day themed retelling of Psyche & Eros meets Beauty and the Beast. This book is a romance wrapped in dad joke level puns with its own built in playlist curtesy of one of the characters Ero's jester and sometimes partner Crescendo. If you're looking for a fun and quick read for February this will fulfill all your cupid's arrow, chocolate loving, flowery love song needs.
We follow the FMC Aradia the pink haired, feisty, aura seeing psychic, who's more ghost friend than hunter as she visits a haunted church and somehow slips into the lands of purgatory where a stoic and heartless gargoyle Eros catches her and imprisons her with the intent to use and return our lovely pink haired heroine to the mortal world but Aradia's sweet, fun-loving and up for anything attitude win over the stone hearted god in the end along with several other characters.
3.5 chili peppers 🌶️ on the spice scale.
(my rating system is listed at the bottom of this review)
Genre: romantasy/monster romance
POV: Dual
Ending: HEA
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Greek mythology retelling, touch her and die, monster romance, holiday romance, dark romantasy, "special equipment", size difference, multiple partner (sharing but not why choose) MF, MFM, MFMM, and a sprinkling of MM. Past mention of FF partners but none on page.
Kinks: Exhibitionism, D/s, Sensory play/deprivation, use of toys, anal training, cock worship, group sex, somnophelia, impact play, voyeurism, mentions of pro-domme experience/paid for kink, Submission and service. bareback, flavored bodily fluids.
TW: violence, SA (on page), CNC, talk about death and trauma, minor bullying (past tense), loss of a loved one/grief, parental emotional neglect (past tense/off page), rejection, jealousy, pregnancy (brief mention), miscommunication/lack of communication.
(listed on authors website) https://emilybethshore.info/
If you liked my review, you can find me on social media as ThisCryptidReads
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest review and opinion from the author.
My Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice ratings -
1 🌶️- May include hands, more kissing, "fade to black" scenes. No open door spice.
2 🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens, but it isn't often. May include open door scenes but they're infrequent or rare.
3 🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens more often and it is more detailed, Spice is part of the plot, or the book is 50/50 spice to plot.
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - More spice than plot, may contain kinky themes.
5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Absolute smut. Very little plot, sex heavy. The spicy scenes are very explicit, may contain triggering or dangerous themes, Dark romances and erotica.
We follow the FMC Aradia the pink haired, feisty, aura seeing psychic, who's more ghost friend than hunter as she visits a haunted church and somehow slips into the lands of purgatory where a stoic and heartless gargoyle Eros catches her and imprisons her with the intent to use and return our lovely pink haired heroine to the mortal world but Aradia's sweet, fun-loving and up for anything attitude win over the stone hearted god in the end along with several other characters.
3.5 chili peppers 🌶️ on the spice scale.
(my rating system is listed at the bottom of this review)
Genre: romantasy/monster romance
POV: Dual
Ending: HEA
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, Greek mythology retelling, touch her and die, monster romance, holiday romance, dark romantasy, "special equipment", size difference, multiple partner (sharing but not why choose) MF, MFM, MFMM, and a sprinkling of MM. Past mention of FF partners but none on page.
Kinks: Exhibitionism, D/s, Sensory play/deprivation, use of toys, anal training, cock worship, group sex, somnophelia, impact play, voyeurism, mentions of pro-domme experience/paid for kink, Submission and service. bareback, flavored bodily fluids.
TW: violence, SA (on page), CNC, talk about death and trauma, minor bullying (past tense), loss of a loved one/grief, parental emotional neglect (past tense/off page), rejection, jealousy, pregnancy (brief mention), miscommunication/lack of communication.
(listed on authors website) https://emilybethshore.info/
If you liked my review, you can find me on social media as ThisCryptidReads
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest review and opinion from the author.
My Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice ratings -
1 🌶️- May include hands, more kissing, "fade to black" scenes. No open door spice.
2 🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens, but it isn't often. May include open door scenes but they're infrequent or rare.
3 🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens more often and it is more detailed, Spice is part of the plot, or the book is 50/50 spice to plot.
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - More spice than plot, may contain kinky themes.
5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Absolute smut. Very little plot, sex heavy. The spicy scenes are very explicit, may contain triggering or dangerous themes, Dark romances and erotica.
January 18, 2024
This was so fun! Part of the author’s Roars and Romances series, Captured by the Cupid can be read as a stand-alone. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I definitely did not expect the banter between characters and the FMC’s internal monologue/talking to herself to be so funny!!
This is a nice mix of mythological lore and contemporary, smutty romance.
Eros rules over Purgatory, but not particularly well these last 100 years. His search for Psyche’s soul takes up all his time and energy. Wherever could it have disappeared to, and how? As Eros grumpily strolls his Purgatorial grounds, his attention is caught by something that doesn’t belong: a pink haired mortal who smells delectable and radiates a pure energy. Wanting to keep her to himself for one salacious night, he stalks her into a corner and scoops her up to carry off into the night…
Aradia is a curvy, sassy gal who can see and communicate with spirits. Her desire to check out a spot rumored to be haunted has her stumbling upon the unexpected, and accidentally wandering too far into the misty night; like, way too far. Pursued by shadows in this strange place, she finds herself before the biggest, most intimidating, and… strangely hot shadow of all: a shadow that’s not, in fact a shadow, but a horned…gargoyle? Demon? Whatever it is, it stops Aradia in her tracks and gets her blood pumping… down *there.*
From Eros and Aradia’s initial meeting, to their tour of the grounds, to the sexual teasing, to both hiding their true selves from one another, this story has everything: a little spookiness, hilarious banter, deliciously spicy scenes, and surprisingly intense emotions when the main characters face some hard truths and come to certain realizations.
You will fly through this book and still want more when you’re done— in a good way!
This is a nice mix of mythological lore and contemporary, smutty romance.
Eros rules over Purgatory, but not particularly well these last 100 years. His search for Psyche’s soul takes up all his time and energy. Wherever could it have disappeared to, and how? As Eros grumpily strolls his Purgatorial grounds, his attention is caught by something that doesn’t belong: a pink haired mortal who smells delectable and radiates a pure energy. Wanting to keep her to himself for one salacious night, he stalks her into a corner and scoops her up to carry off into the night…
Aradia is a curvy, sassy gal who can see and communicate with spirits. Her desire to check out a spot rumored to be haunted has her stumbling upon the unexpected, and accidentally wandering too far into the misty night; like, way too far. Pursued by shadows in this strange place, she finds herself before the biggest, most intimidating, and… strangely hot shadow of all: a shadow that’s not, in fact a shadow, but a horned…gargoyle? Demon? Whatever it is, it stops Aradia in her tracks and gets her blood pumping… down *there.*
From Eros and Aradia’s initial meeting, to their tour of the grounds, to the sexual teasing, to both hiding their true selves from one another, this story has everything: a little spookiness, hilarious banter, deliciously spicy scenes, and surprisingly intense emotions when the main characters face some hard truths and come to certain realizations.
You will fly through this book and still want more when you’re done— in a good way!
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