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Arranged Monster Mates #10
Wed to Jack Frost
I made a drunken bet. The Yule was nigh, and Yule’s the time when Frost men drink mulled wine and dare each other to stupid stunts. My brother bet I’d be too scared to send a blood sample to the Temple, so of course, I proved him wrong. And before I sobered up enough to withdraw my application…
Ping!
I got matched.
So now I have to go up there and explain to the hapless woman who’s apparently my perfect mate that I’m in no hurry to get married. I’m only 54, goddammit! Who even marries so young?
Me, as it turns out. I do. Because the bride that fell in my lap like the most perfect Yule present won’t let me leave. She’s a harridan and one hell of a bossy shrew who pummels me with cute, lust-provoking insults, and I…
I think I’m in love.
The Temple, a matchmaking service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service.
Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde.
Each of these steamy stories has it a possessive male, a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice, and a happily ever after to curl your toes!
Ping!
I got matched.
So now I have to go up there and explain to the hapless woman who’s apparently my perfect mate that I’m in no hurry to get married. I’m only 54, goddammit! Who even marries so young?
Me, as it turns out. I do. Because the bride that fell in my lap like the most perfect Yule present won’t let me leave. She’s a harridan and one hell of a bossy shrew who pummels me with cute, lust-provoking insults, and I…
I think I’m in love.
The Temple, a matchmaking service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service.
Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde.
Each of these steamy stories has it a possessive male, a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice, and a happily ever after to curl your toes!
263 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2023
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Layla Fae writes steamy monster romance of many varieties. Fluffy or dark, with TWs ranging from flavored monster essence used as food to blood play and dark taboo romance, she explores the fantasy of monster love from various angles.
She is not an author for the faint of heart.
Layla Fae writes steamy monster romance of many varieties. Fluffy or dark, with TWs ranging from flavored monster essence used as food to blood play and dark taboo romance, she explores the fantasy of monster love from various angles.
She is not an author for the faint of heart.
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December 20, 2023
Buckle up ladies, Wed to Jack Frost. It’s filled with cozy intimacy, smut, and Christmas fluff………
Did you happen to noticed that I’m still on my Sci-Fi Romance kick
Scarlett, her father was dead, but in the final years of his life, he managed to drink away every last penny her mother and her made.
Her Father’s Debt Was passed on to her and her mother, the only way to get out of complete destitute was for Scarlett to applied to become a temple bride and pay off her father’s debts and escape her small town where her and mother and her lived
Jack threw his name into the match making lotto as a drunken dare, Not realizing that he might actually find a bride. …….. Jack felt like he was too young to get married in his culture. He was only 1/4 way through his lifespan. …. With that in mind, he went to go and see if he could find his way out of his upcoming nuptials…….
A cute fast read with the winter season.
I think I might just start from the beginning of this standalone series.
December 4, 2025
UPDATED
Damn. Jack Frost got kinky!! In this one, Jack is the dirty boy who likes to get spanked and I was here for it!!
Jack Frost (54, looks like a Yeti) threw his name into the infamous match making lotto as a joke, so he’s none too happy when he’s actually chosen. Jack heads to the Temple to politely reject his new bride, but he quickly learns he’s not the one in charge.
Scarlett (26, virgin, human) has no intention of letting her match go, despite his unwillingness. She needs the money to pay the debts her loser dad left behind. When Jack tries to dump her, she yells at him and stomps on his foot. We discover our little Jackie boy likes himself a dominant female to boss him around! ❆ SURPRISE ❆
Jack and Scarlett get to know each other, adjust to married life, and then there’s a complication with some Yule lads (which I actually found a little meh). Then she pegs him in the ass and they live happily ever after!!!
SEX: I loved it, but it also had me giggling the entire time (and you know I hate giggling). Thankfully for all humans, the temple provides monsters with a special oil to make their cocks size appropriate. Jack and Scarlett take part in a “brushing” tradition which is pretty sweet, the actual consummation happens at 44%. Our boy Jack enjoys Scarlett bossing him around, getting paddled, being tied up, edging, pegging (yes, you read that right), and all other manner of kinky things. It’s awesome!!! I was actually sad we didn’t get to explore more of his fetishes.
EPILOGUE: There wasn’t one and it made me so freaking sad!!! Well, there’s a chapter titled “epilogue”, but it had nothing to do with our adorable couple. I feel cheated!
This book is honestly a lot of fun, and I really love Jack and Scarlett. I especially love how he calls her his little Snowdrop because it’s the most adorable nickname!!!
If you want some sexy holiday cheer that’s a little different, I def recommend it.
Damn. Jack Frost got kinky!! In this one, Jack is the dirty boy who likes to get spanked and I was here for it!!
My stern little Snowdrop, dishing out commands and praise like she was made for me. Icy gales, how I wanted to show her more. All the things I loved and those I wanted to try but had never had anyone willing to do them with me.
Jack Frost (54, looks like a Yeti) threw his name into the infamous match making lotto as a joke, so he’s none too happy when he’s actually chosen. Jack heads to the Temple to politely reject his new bride, but he quickly learns he’s not the one in charge.
“And I, uh, have this… this paddle thing. To swat my… my butt when I’m naughty.”
Scarlett (26, virgin, human) has no intention of letting her match go, despite his unwillingness. She needs the money to pay the debts her loser dad left behind. When Jack tries to dump her, she yells at him and stomps on his foot. We discover our little Jackie boy likes himself a dominant female to boss him around! ❆ SURPRISE ❆
My cock thrummed with constant, aching readiness and I licked and devoured, feasting on my little Snowdrop until she made sweet, impatient sounds, her hips writhing, her hands buried in the fur on my head.
Jack and Scarlett get to know each other, adjust to married life, and then there’s a complication with some Yule lads (which I actually found a little meh). Then she pegs him in the ass and they live happily ever after!!!
“I, Scarlett, take you, Jack, to be my husband, my protector, the father of my children. I vow to be your candle in the dark of night, your shelter in the heart of winter, your comfort in pain and loss to come. I shall be your warmth keeping icy winds at bay. Your family is now my family. And my heart is forever yours.”
SEX: I loved it, but it also had me giggling the entire time (and you know I hate giggling). Thankfully for all humans, the temple provides monsters with a special oil to make their cocks size appropriate. Jack and Scarlett take part in a “brushing” tradition which is pretty sweet, the actual consummation happens at 44%. Our boy Jack enjoys Scarlett bossing him around, getting paddled, being tied up, edging, pegging (yes, you read that right), and all other manner of kinky things. It’s awesome!!! I was actually sad we didn’t get to explore more of his fetishes.
EPILOGUE: There wasn’t one and it made me so freaking sad!!! Well, there’s a chapter titled “epilogue”, but it had nothing to do with our adorable couple. I feel cheated!
This book is honestly a lot of fun, and I really love Jack and Scarlett. I especially love how he calls her his little Snowdrop because it’s the most adorable nickname!!!
If you want some sexy holiday cheer that’s a little different, I def recommend it.
December 11, 2023
*+:｡.｡Ice Queen x Golden retriever vibes (to the max 💀) ｡.｡:+*
This wasn't my fav story in the series, but I loved their dynamic- The beginning of the story was so fun 😭:
Jack (who's purposefully late to their wedding):
Meanwhile Scarlett (who doesn't put up with his shit):
LF literally doesn't disappoint with her books in this series 😭.
Having said that 💀, I didn't really like the plot/curse aspect of the story- it didn't feel that relevant and kind of dragged this one out- but aside from that Ms Fae delivered 😌.
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This wasn't my fav story in the series, but I loved their dynamic- The beginning of the story was so fun 😭:
Jack (who's purposefully late to their wedding):
"My bride waited for me in the temple, and I was going there not to say my wedding vows, but to politely reject her. Because I’d sooner freeze than marry a human."
Meanwhile Scarlett (who doesn't put up with his shit):
"So he thinks he can disrespect me? He thinks I’ll just meekly wait for him because he’s a big, scary beast? Tough luck, monster boy. I’m coming for you, and I’ll drag you to that altar with bare hands if I have to."
LF literally doesn't disappoint with her books in this series 😭.
Having said that 💀, I didn't really like the plot/curse aspect of the story- it didn't feel that relevant and kind of dragged this one out- but aside from that Ms Fae delivered 😌.
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June 1, 2025
──⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡┊2.5 ★
A cosy Christmassy monster romance with a LOT of smut thrown in! Jack Frost is too young to get married, and he's eager to tell the unsuspecting bride waiting for him that he made a mistake in sending his blood sample. Only the moment he sees her, he realises she's extremely attractive, and before he knows it, she isn't letting him go so easily. She berates, bullies and harries him into getting married to her. And he soon realises he enjoys her particular brand of dominance... immensely.
Jack Frost wasn't my favorite in the series, but it was one of the better instalments for sure. Mostly I really enjoyed it because Layla Fae explores a domme/sub relationship which adds a fun twist to the story. It wasn't your typical dominant male monster fic and I LOVED how Jack was so whipped (literally and figuratively). Scarlett pegs him, paddles his ass, edges him... the list goes on. And he calls her "snowdrop", which in my opinion is the sweetest pet name ever. The spicy scenes were so well-written too, with the perfect balance of smut and sexual tension.
Plot-wise it was a bit silly, but in a magical way. Yule fairy-men visit the town every year and will punish you if you don't smile when they walk by. Scarlett gets caught frowning for some reason and they place a curse on her, dooming her to be followed by yowling black cats for the rest of the Yule season. Jack and Scarlett are forced to journey to a nearby mountain lake to break the curse. But nothing happens to them and they return safely. Although it sounds unserious and doesn't add much to the story I didn't mind it much as long as we got more smut! Yes the smut was that good 🤷🏻♀️
The pegging scene is even better..... this book is free on KU, so I'll leave you to read that for yourself 🤭
A cosy Christmassy monster romance with a LOT of smut thrown in! Jack Frost is too young to get married, and he's eager to tell the unsuspecting bride waiting for him that he made a mistake in sending his blood sample. Only the moment he sees her, he realises she's extremely attractive, and before he knows it, she isn't letting him go so easily. She berates, bullies and harries him into getting married to her. And he soon realises he enjoys her particular brand of dominance... immensely.
Oh, God. He kneeled. A man kneeled for me in front of an audience, and I had never felt so… so… wanted. It was like he really cared.
Jack Frost wasn't my favorite in the series, but it was one of the better instalments for sure. Mostly I really enjoyed it because Layla Fae explores a domme/sub relationship which adds a fun twist to the story. It wasn't your typical dominant male monster fic and I LOVED how Jack was so whipped (literally and figuratively). Scarlett pegs him, paddles his ass, edges him... the list goes on. And he calls her "snowdrop", which in my opinion is the sweetest pet name ever. The spicy scenes were so well-written too, with the perfect balance of smut and sexual tension.
Plot-wise it was a bit silly, but in a magical way. Yule fairy-men visit the town every year and will punish you if you don't smile when they walk by. Scarlett gets caught frowning for some reason and they place a curse on her, dooming her to be followed by yowling black cats for the rest of the Yule season. Jack and Scarlett are forced to journey to a nearby mountain lake to break the curse. But nothing happens to them and they return safely. Although it sounds unserious and doesn't add much to the story I didn't mind it much as long as we got more smut! Yes the smut was that good 🤷🏻♀️
“Will you ride me, my beautiful queen?” I asked, mesmerized by the sight of her tiny form on top of me. “Please? I’ll do anything. Please, beautiful. Will you ride my dick?"
She smiled, a full, radiant smile showing off all her teeth, and nodded. While I struggled to recover from the stunning brilliance of that smile, she delivered another strike that completely undid me.
"Of course. You’ve been such a good boy. You deserve a reward.”
The pegging scene is even better..... this book is free on KU, so I'll leave you to read that for yourself 🤭
December 12, 2023
This was a chilling and sexy time! I have liked all of Layla Fae's entries that I've read thus far!
4 stars
4 on the spice scale
CW: abusive parent (past)
4 stars
4 on the spice scale
CW: abusive parent (past)
October 25, 2024
"Ole Frost and northern wind, let her glare at me like that when we fuck."
This was so good! I'll be thinking of Jack and Scarlett for some time to come. I loved the reverse dom/sub roles, it was freaking perfection. 🔥
domme/sub
arranged marriage
found family
forced proximity
praise kink
tail play 🥵
This was so good! I'll be thinking of Jack and Scarlett for some time to come. I loved the reverse dom/sub roles, it was freaking perfection. 🔥
domme/sub
arranged marriage
found family
forced proximity
praise kink
tail play 🥵
December 12, 2023
oh my word, this was such a fun read!!!
June 16, 2024
“Someone has been very, very bad,” I whispered in his ear, smiling at his sharp intake of breath. “You made me very angry, furball. And I think you deserve to get your ass paddled hard.”
Ole Jack Frost was a Freak-a-Leek!! I loved it 😍 I couldn’t get enough. Ole Jackie Jack came to the temple to cancel his wedding and met his actual match. He couldn’t get enough of his new bride with her beauty and her fire. She was aggressive in a good way, confident and didn’t deal with his shat.
Scarlett needs to get married immediately or she will literally lose her home and her life. This marriage at the temple is exactly what she needs to get her mom out of the weeds and get herself a new home. Like most of the other temple brides she is desperate. She fears for her life but Jack would never know that with how confident and sexy she is.
Their relationship has some ups and downs. As these two very opposite individuals fight for their spot in this new budding love. This read made me laugh, cry a little and rejoice as Scarlett and Jack bloomed together. I am so grateful I read this book last.
If I would have started with this book it would have taken me longer to get through this series. I won’t deny in the beginning I didn’t care for either main character but I’m happy I stayed along for the ride.
Also this book had some good scenes 🥰😩even a clean up with 👅!!!
Ole Jack Frost was a Freak-a-Leek!! I loved it 😍 I couldn’t get enough. Ole Jackie Jack came to the temple to cancel his wedding and met his actual match. He couldn’t get enough of his new bride with her beauty and her fire. She was aggressive in a good way, confident and didn’t deal with his shat.
Scarlett needs to get married immediately or she will literally lose her home and her life. This marriage at the temple is exactly what she needs to get her mom out of the weeds and get herself a new home. Like most of the other temple brides she is desperate. She fears for her life but Jack would never know that with how confident and sexy she is.
Their relationship has some ups and downs. As these two very opposite individuals fight for their spot in this new budding love. This read made me laugh, cry a little and rejoice as Scarlett and Jack bloomed together. I am so grateful I read this book last.
If I would have started with this book it would have taken me longer to get through this series. I won’t deny in the beginning I didn’t care for either main character but I’m happy I stayed along for the ride.
Also this book had some good scenes 🥰😩even a clean up with 👅!!!
February 12, 2024
3.5 stars.
This was not my personal cup of tea, FMC was Dominant and MMC was submissive, but it was still a good book, in my opinion.
I don’t really know what else to say.
I liked it.
I just don’t have very constructive opinions because it’s something I just don’t enjoy as much. 🤷🏻♀️
Jack was a very cute yeti like monster, and his wagging tail really upped the ✨puppy✨ vibes.
Scarlett had that grumpy, brute thing going on that I only sometimes enjoy in my fictional men(but really only when they’re like that to everyone Except their partner) and didn’t really love for her. But, honestly don’t take my word for it. Like I said, this isn’t my jam so it just doesn’t hit me the way it’s supposed to.
This was not my personal cup of tea, FMC was Dominant and MMC was submissive, but it was still a good book, in my opinion.
I don’t really know what else to say.
I liked it.
I just don’t have very constructive opinions because it’s something I just don’t enjoy as much. 🤷🏻♀️
Jack was a very cute yeti like monster, and his wagging tail really upped the ✨puppy✨ vibes.
Scarlett had that grumpy, brute thing going on that I only sometimes enjoy in my fictional men(but really only when they’re like that to everyone Except their partner) and didn’t really love for her. But, honestly don’t take my word for it. Like I said, this isn’t my jam so it just doesn’t hit me the way it’s supposed to.
June 11, 2024
y’all he literally let her have full control and power in the relationship. THAT’S A MAN. well… monster man.
March 11, 2025
4.25 stars✨
🩵 monster romance
🤭 domme/submissive Hero
💘 reverse grumpy/sunshine
I couldn’t smile sweetly, and my temper was foul most of the time.
Tbh, I never thought I’d enjoy this kind of power dynamic in an MF book but I was wrong! I think it worked well for me because of their personalities. Scarlett is grumpy and has a temper (relatable) and Jack is a sweet goofball. God, I was actually obsessed with this. Although the nicknames were odd lmao. Furball was funny, puppy was not for me, and Snowdrop was unique.
🩵 monster romance
🤭 domme/submissive Hero
💘 reverse grumpy/sunshine
I couldn’t smile sweetly, and my temper was foul most of the time.
Tbh, I never thought I’d enjoy this kind of power dynamic in an MF book but I was wrong! I think it worked well for me because of their personalities. Scarlett is grumpy and has a temper (relatable) and Jack is a sweet goofball. God, I was actually obsessed with this. Although the nicknames were odd lmao. Furball was funny, puppy was not for me, and Snowdrop was unique.
December 5, 2023
It is an okay read. The story is quite nice, revolves around a new alien world attached to human world. Great baseline for a story. Combination of both world is great.
Characters are cute. Female character is a timid person who got taught how to dominate the male character. She is a strong woman, has her own beliefs and knows what she wants in life and focuses to get it. She sounded like she wants someone to look after her and give her the love that she needed. But I did not expect her to be dominating someone.
The male character seems to be weak. Expected a big, strong, handsome family man to be that.
It is well written and the story has a good base. The title is right because it does tells a story of what it is to be wed to the male character.
Sorry, the story was good but did not do well with me. Might be a good read for those who likes domination and surrender.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Characters are cute. Female character is a timid person who got taught how to dominate the male character. She is a strong woman, has her own beliefs and knows what she wants in life and focuses to get it. She sounded like she wants someone to look after her and give her the love that she needed. But I did not expect her to be dominating someone.
The male character seems to be weak. Expected a big, strong, handsome family man to be that.
It is well written and the story has a good base. The title is right because it does tells a story of what it is to be wed to the male character.
Sorry, the story was good but did not do well with me. Might be a good read for those who likes domination and surrender.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 10, 2023
Wed to Jack Frost
Layla Fae did not disappoint! This is a winter themed monster romance and Laylas best book to date! Complete with p3gging, female d0m, extra large man bits, arranged marriage with a I hate you but insta lu$t twist. A cute fast read with the winter season.
*arc review*
Layla Fae did not disappoint! This is a winter themed monster romance and Laylas best book to date! Complete with p3gging, female d0m, extra large man bits, arranged marriage with a I hate you but insta lu$t twist. A cute fast read with the winter season.
*arc review*
June 13, 2025
Loved this so much!!
December 3, 2025
This was entertaining and full of Christmas/winter vibes! It didn’t really have much of a plot/overall story, but I’m willing to read more in this series.
December 14, 2023
Another good book, mainly focused on the chemistry between the 2 characters and not the plot but if I had a little more from the plot I think it would have been a 5 star read
April 7, 2024
Gracioso pero no gracioso de risa…
December 13, 2023
Femdom Extreme
Although the author warns that this book is Femdom, it is more than that. Scarlet is just a woman who, admittedly, hates men. She is quick tempered and takes advantage of Jack's kinks to take "virtual" vengeance against men and take control.
As big and strong as Jack is.... he is weak. A male who shirks responsibility and commitment.
By the end, they both grow a little.
Although the author warns that this book is Femdom, it is more than that. Scarlet is just a woman who, admittedly, hates men. She is quick tempered and takes advantage of Jack's kinks to take "virtual" vengeance against men and take control.
As big and strong as Jack is.... he is weak. A male who shirks responsibility and commitment.
By the end, they both grow a little.
April 8, 2025
⭐️5/5 🌶4/5
Jack Frost who? That’s a seven-foot-tall fluffy sub who just wants his mate to call him a good puppy and tell him what to do. And Scarlett? Oh, she freakin’ delivers. This book gave me everything I was craving: fated mates, spicy praise kink, and a big bad beast who's just a needy little furball when it comes to his bride. 😏✨️
Jack only entered the matchmaking temple deal as a dare, like a cocky little shit. He even showed up planning to cancel the whole thing. But the moment he laid eyes on Scarlet? Boom—game over. He was head over heels, balls-deep in love without even trying. His inner beast was howling for her, and he was out there wagging his damn tail for praise, acting all shy and sweet under her firm touch. 😍
Scarlett? A total goddess. She eased into the whole thing beautifully—strong without being cold. She didn’t just accept Jack’s wild side—she owned it. She saw right through his frosty exterior and knew exactly how to melt him down, one soft word and one filthy command at a time. And holy hell, when she called him “good furball”? I kinda melted too. 🥹🧡
So yeah, if you’re into monster romance with a subby, praise-hungry, giant of a man and a fated-mates setup that doesn’t waste your time with unnecessary drama, Wed to Jack Frost is the jackpot. Layla Fae, I owe you one steamy-ass thank you. 🙂↕️
❄️ MF monster romance
❄️ Arranged marriage
❄️ Fated mates
❄️ Virgin dominant FMC
❄️ Gentle giant subby MMC
❄️ Femdom, pegging, tail play, praise, gentle degradation, impact play (paddling), knotting, knotting cuddles, size difference, own sperm consumption by the MMC, and orc milking porn. 🥵🔥
❄️ Low-angst, sweet, hot and steamy
❄️ HEA
❄️ Epilogue
Jack Frost who? That’s a seven-foot-tall fluffy sub who just wants his mate to call him a good puppy and tell him what to do. And Scarlett? Oh, she freakin’ delivers. This book gave me everything I was craving: fated mates, spicy praise kink, and a big bad beast who's just a needy little furball when it comes to his bride. 😏✨️
Jack only entered the matchmaking temple deal as a dare, like a cocky little shit. He even showed up planning to cancel the whole thing. But the moment he laid eyes on Scarlet? Boom—game over. He was head over heels, balls-deep in love without even trying. His inner beast was howling for her, and he was out there wagging his damn tail for praise, acting all shy and sweet under her firm touch. 😍
Scarlett? A total goddess. She eased into the whole thing beautifully—strong without being cold. She didn’t just accept Jack’s wild side—she owned it. She saw right through his frosty exterior and knew exactly how to melt him down, one soft word and one filthy command at a time. And holy hell, when she called him “good furball”? I kinda melted too. 🥹🧡
So yeah, if you’re into monster romance with a subby, praise-hungry, giant of a man and a fated-mates setup that doesn’t waste your time with unnecessary drama, Wed to Jack Frost is the jackpot. Layla Fae, I owe you one steamy-ass thank you. 🙂↕️
❄️ MF monster romance
❄️ Arranged marriage
❄️ Fated mates
❄️ Virgin dominant FMC
❄️ Gentle giant subby MMC
❄️ Femdom, pegging, tail play, praise, gentle degradation, impact play (paddling), knotting, knotting cuddles, size difference, own sperm consumption by the MMC, and orc milking porn. 🥵🔥
❄️ Low-angst, sweet, hot and steamy
❄️ HEA
❄️ Epilogue
July 4, 2024
For some reason, I couldn’t put this down… it’s not something I would normally read 🤔 But I bet you’re thinking why? Why is this different? because you read all sorts of weird monster/paranormal romance. *Cough cough smut*🫣
Jack Frost… he’s a gold retriever with a lot of kinks and he especially likes to be pegged. Honestly not a problem, what made me question why I was reading this book was because there’s a puppy kink 🤦♀️
I didn’t mind him being called furball… that actually made me laugh🤣But it’s become apparent that the puppy kink isn’t for me, I can’t do it.
Aside from that it was honestly kinda wholesome and they had some cute banter. I loved that Jack was a cinnamon roll. He loved Scarlett unconditionally and he liked it when she glared at him. I think like is not the right word 😂 She could be herself around him without worrying he would hate her for being bossy. I love that he called her his little snowdrop.
“My stomach loosened, a huge wave of anxiety rushing out and before I knew what I was doing, I was up on the bed, hugging her close. “Missed you,” I said through a tight throat while Scarlett patted me awkwardly.”
This was kinda cute, I don’t regret reading it. If you can get past her calling him her puppy then you will enjoy it. There’s no heavy plot but it was a fun little read.
Jack Frost… he’s a gold retriever with a lot of kinks and he especially likes to be pegged. Honestly not a problem, what made me question why I was reading this book was because there’s a puppy kink 🤦♀️
I didn’t mind him being called furball… that actually made me laugh🤣But it’s become apparent that the puppy kink isn’t for me, I can’t do it.
Aside from that it was honestly kinda wholesome and they had some cute banter. I loved that Jack was a cinnamon roll. He loved Scarlett unconditionally and he liked it when she glared at him. I think like is not the right word 😂 She could be herself around him without worrying he would hate her for being bossy. I love that he called her his little snowdrop.
“My stomach loosened, a huge wave of anxiety rushing out and before I knew what I was doing, I was up on the bed, hugging her close. “Missed you,” I said through a tight throat while Scarlett patted me awkwardly.”
This was kinda cute, I don’t regret reading it. If you can get past her calling him her puppy then you will enjoy it. There’s no heavy plot but it was a fun little read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2024
DNF at 41%
This was not to my tastes at all. I can’t believe this is the same author who wrote Wed to the Lich which was stunning. I respect that she writes such a wide range of kinks and personalities among her Hs and heroines, but this had everything I could possibly dislike in one book. Hateful dislikable heroine? Check. Weak simpering Hero? Check. Heroine who wears the pants? Check. Hero having a kink for being punished and belittled by heroine? Check check. I regret forcing myself to get as far as I did when I knew within the first couple chapters I would not like it.
This was not to my tastes at all. I can’t believe this is the same author who wrote Wed to the Lich which was stunning. I respect that she writes such a wide range of kinks and personalities among her Hs and heroines, but this had everything I could possibly dislike in one book. Hateful dislikable heroine? Check. Weak simpering Hero? Check. Heroine who wears the pants? Check. Hero having a kink for being punished and belittled by heroine? Check check. I regret forcing myself to get as far as I did when I knew within the first couple chapters I would not like it.
December 20, 2023
4.5/5
Loved this. Jack was too cute. Super sweet read with a little bit of pegging, what a treat 🎁🎄🎁
Loved this. Jack was too cute. Super sweet read with a little bit of pegging, what a treat 🎁🎄🎁
December 18, 2023
Title: Wed to Jack Frost
Author: Layla Fae
Genre: Monster
Spice: 🥵 yes
Series: Interconnected standalones, Arranged Monster Mates
Thoughts - so this is only my second Christmas book this season because I’ve not been feeling it but when I saw a little teaser pic for Jack, 🥵🥵. I want to call this book a small town monster meets Jack Frost who wants to be degraded and pegged. Lemme tell you it was so refreshing to read a monster when the ‘human’ is the person in charge. Definitely recommend if you’re after something a little sweet and a lot naughty this Christmas season.
Plot - Jack signed up for a wife after a night of peer pressure from his family, but before he could say no he’s suddenly confronted by his betrothed demanding he marry her… and the way she talks down to him gets him far more excited than he ever thought he would 😉
* Magic
* Christmas
* Pegging
* Aranged marriage
* Found family
* Kinks unleashed
“Because we have to go slow today. So, please. Next time, you can tie me to the bed and tease me all you want, but I have to do things right tonight.”
Author: Layla Fae
Genre: Monster
Spice: 🥵 yes
Series: Interconnected standalones, Arranged Monster Mates
Thoughts - so this is only my second Christmas book this season because I’ve not been feeling it but when I saw a little teaser pic for Jack, 🥵🥵. I want to call this book a small town monster meets Jack Frost who wants to be degraded and pegged. Lemme tell you it was so refreshing to read a monster when the ‘human’ is the person in charge. Definitely recommend if you’re after something a little sweet and a lot naughty this Christmas season.
Plot - Jack signed up for a wife after a night of peer pressure from his family, but before he could say no he’s suddenly confronted by his betrothed demanding he marry her… and the way she talks down to him gets him far more excited than he ever thought he would 😉
* Magic
* Christmas
* Pegging
* Aranged marriage
* Found family
* Kinks unleashed
“Because we have to go slow today. So, please. Next time, you can tie me to the bed and tease me all you want, but I have to do things right tonight.”
January 24, 2024
So this took my two days to read. Only because I started so late. Maybe it’s me but I like a monster story that ends in making babies lol. I guess it’s the mom in me idk lol. I must say however, I was highly intrigued by the smut in this book hahahahha it’s not everyday you read about a monster lover like being pegged hahahahahaha. But it was nice change to the usual monster meets human bride at the altar story. However, I think I’m done with this series for now. Considering all the other books I’ve checked aren’t even hundred pages long. Happy reading!
December 6, 2023
Another kinky fest by Layla Fae, this time with the human having some teeth!
Jack doesn’t want a wife, but a drunken dare and a drop of blood have him matched in a day. Scarlett placed her application over a year ago, and is closer and closer to homelessness, if not worse, from debt collectors. Jack arrives at the temple in order to withdraw his application, but Scarlett immediately puts him in his place, and it isn’t long before she has him on his knees. And as more and more of his kinks are revealed and he finds she is fully on board, there is no other place he would rather be.
While following the same premise of others in this series – male monster and female human pairing through DNA matching with most of the females essentially destitute and applying for consideration as a last resort – this book veers off and takes the control away from the monster and puts it firmly in the hands of the human. Something she needs and he desires. There are some snags along the way, namely Jack coming to terms with wanting Scarlett to be in control but feeling like he may be less of a husband because of it.
I loved this installment of Arranged Monster Mates. Other than some mention of past parental verbal abuse, there really aren’t any trigger warnings. But read the content warnings. If you are vanilla, you may not like the double chocolate cupcake that fills this book! The spice is 4/5 and for those that love a good Domme/sub monster dynamic, this is definitely the book for you!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jack doesn’t want a wife, but a drunken dare and a drop of blood have him matched in a day. Scarlett placed her application over a year ago, and is closer and closer to homelessness, if not worse, from debt collectors. Jack arrives at the temple in order to withdraw his application, but Scarlett immediately puts him in his place, and it isn’t long before she has him on his knees. And as more and more of his kinks are revealed and he finds she is fully on board, there is no other place he would rather be.
While following the same premise of others in this series – male monster and female human pairing through DNA matching with most of the females essentially destitute and applying for consideration as a last resort – this book veers off and takes the control away from the monster and puts it firmly in the hands of the human. Something she needs and he desires. There are some snags along the way, namely Jack coming to terms with wanting Scarlett to be in control but feeling like he may be less of a husband because of it.
I loved this installment of Arranged Monster Mates. Other than some mention of past parental verbal abuse, there really aren’t any trigger warnings. But read the content warnings. If you are vanilla, you may not like the double chocolate cupcake that fills this book! The spice is 4/5 and for those that love a good Domme/sub monster dynamic, this is definitely the book for you!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 24, 2024
Captivating
Absolutely loved the Cover Art on this book.. 😍
The story within even better! Definitely loved the detailed and insight with kinks in this book. Gave off 50 shades of gray but better 🌶 🌶🌶🌶🌶. very sweet characters too 👌 easy to read because the story sucked me right in. Definitely looking forward to reading more in this series.
Absolutely loved the Cover Art on this book.. 😍
The story within even better! Definitely loved the detailed and insight with kinks in this book. Gave off 50 shades of gray but better 🌶 🌶🌶🌶🌶. very sweet characters too 👌 easy to read because the story sucked me right in. Definitely looking forward to reading more in this series.
December 23, 2024
OMG!!!!
i devoured this book. i have never really had a book where the female was the dominate one and now i think i discovered a new favorite. this female was strong and i loved how her monster was so sweet and submissive. the things in this book did wonderful things to me ;) i would 100 percent recommend this monster read. im obsessed.
i devoured this book. i have never really had a book where the female was the dominate one and now i think i discovered a new favorite. this female was strong and i loved how her monster was so sweet and submissive. the things in this book did wonderful things to me ;) i would 100 percent recommend this monster read. im obsessed.
December 7, 2023
I really enjoy this series and how the world is set up. The world's been split up/post-apocalyptic world, and monsters and humans now have to live side by side. I think this is very interesting but there hasn't been too much conflict so far. But based on some synopsis of future books that may be changing.
I think this books characters, Scarlett and Jack, are very well paired. She is very rude and angry to most people, and Jack enjoys when she scolds him. She "hates men" but is fine being matched to a male monster. Their dynamic isn't my favorite trope, but it is interesting. As the book progressed, I felt like I liked Scarlett more, but she has a very abrasive personality. I also thought it strange that they "had a low chance of pregnancy from their dynamic" I don't get that..they had sex the first time and both enjoyed it but what..they'll only be pegging from now on? Idk I think it was a way to skirt them having kids or a typical relationship progression, which is fine. I also don't want kids, but this felt like an odd way to express that? Lol Especially since Scarlett said she wasn't opposed to having children.
I also, like Scarlett, didn't like the fact that she got cursed because she wasn't smiling? The elves just get to curse people because they didn't smile "correctly"? Sounds like they are a bunch of jerks. Another good book down. I can't wait for the next one!
I think this books characters, Scarlett and Jack, are very well paired. She is very rude and angry to most people, and Jack enjoys when she scolds him. She "hates men" but is fine being matched to a male monster. Their dynamic isn't my favorite trope, but it is interesting. As the book progressed, I felt like I liked Scarlett more, but she has a very abrasive personality. I also thought it strange that they "had a low chance of pregnancy from their dynamic" I don't get that..they had sex the first time and both enjoyed it but what..they'll only be pegging from now on? Idk I think it was a way to skirt them having kids or a typical relationship progression, which is fine. I also don't want kids, but this felt like an odd way to express that? Lol Especially since Scarlett said she wasn't opposed to having children.
I also, like Scarlett, didn't like the fact that she got cursed because she wasn't smiling? The elves just get to curse people because they didn't smile "correctly"? Sounds like they are a bunch of jerks. Another good book down. I can't wait for the next one!
December 17, 2023
Jack Frost, the male alien lead, is determined that he’s too young to get married. The only reason he signed up to the matchmaking service is because his brother dared him to. Then they matched him in less than 24 hours but he’s determined he’s not getting married. Scarlett, the human female lead, needs to get married so her husband’s payment will clear the debt her father’s poor financial management left her and her mother with on his death. She knows she’s unattractive and bossy but desperation has placed her in this position…
Whilst he means to refuse the match, Jack is unreasonably attracted to Scarlett’s intensity and bossiness…maybe there’s a way to make this work?
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a spicy Christmas fantasy romance. I enjoyed how well aligned the characters were; that the “bad” parts of their personalities/temperaments from other people’s perspectives were exactly what they needed from each other. I enjoyed Scarlett’s assertiveness and boldness. I enjoyed Jack’s evolving comfort with his own desires. I enjoyed Jack’s integrated family and the love and care they showed the lead characters. I enjoyed the challenging of traditional leadership. I enjoyed (very much) the erotic intimate scenes with Scarlett leading the way.
Whilst he means to refuse the match, Jack is unreasonably attracted to Scarlett’s intensity and bossiness…maybe there’s a way to make this work?
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a spicy Christmas fantasy romance. I enjoyed how well aligned the characters were; that the “bad” parts of their personalities/temperaments from other people’s perspectives were exactly what they needed from each other. I enjoyed Scarlett’s assertiveness and boldness. I enjoyed Jack’s evolving comfort with his own desires. I enjoyed Jack’s integrated family and the love and care they showed the lead characters. I enjoyed the challenging of traditional leadership. I enjoyed (very much) the erotic intimate scenes with Scarlett leading the way.
February 22, 2025
Every now and then I’ll read a book with this power dynamic in it, but not often. I enjoyed it, and it was just the right length. I think the others in this series have been way too short for the arc created.
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