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Possessive Monsters #5
Manticore Madness
A creature of nightmares, and I’m his next obsession.
When my brother steals a treasure from a dragon’s precious hoard, I find myself facing down the monster sent to retrieve the locket. Mateo gives me three days to produce the stolen goods, or he’ll lock me in the dungeon and throw away the key.
The catch? He’s not letting me out of his sight.
What starts out as a hunt for my wayward brother ends up with me in the sights of a ruthless wizard. My manticore captor-turn-protector is more than the sum of his parts, and I soon realize I’m falling for him. But love means nothing if I can’t get out of this alive.
Manticore Madness is a paranormal romance with wizards, witches, dragons, devious demons, and a musclebound manticore. Sweet & steamy. HEA guaranteed.
When my brother steals a treasure from a dragon’s precious hoard, I find myself facing down the monster sent to retrieve the locket. Mateo gives me three days to produce the stolen goods, or he’ll lock me in the dungeon and throw away the key.
The catch? He’s not letting me out of his sight.
What starts out as a hunt for my wayward brother ends up with me in the sights of a ruthless wizard. My manticore captor-turn-protector is more than the sum of his parts, and I soon realize I’m falling for him. But love means nothing if I can’t get out of this alive.
Manticore Madness is a paranormal romance with wizards, witches, dragons, devious demons, and a musclebound manticore. Sweet & steamy. HEA guaranteed.
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Published February 19, 2024
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January 24, 2025
Manticore
A good story and focused more on dragon and guard but a little bummed that no mention of beginning of series characters. Little hard to follow, but still an interesting read.
A good story and focused more on dragon and guard but a little bummed that no mention of beginning of series characters. Little hard to follow, but still an interesting read.
August 13, 2024
2.5
Reseña breve:
Ha estado bien, incluso mejor que el libro anterior, la verdad. Sin embargo, no he congeniado del todo con los protagonistas. Siento que algunas escenas han sido cogidas con pinzas. Pero bueno, ha sido una lectura entretenida.
Tengo fe en la siguiente historia. Pinta más interesante.
Reseña breve:
Ha estado bien, incluso mejor que el libro anterior, la verdad. Sin embargo, no he congeniado del todo con los protagonistas. Siento que algunas escenas han sido cogidas con pinzas. Pero bueno, ha sido una lectura entretenida.
Tengo fe en la siguiente historia. Pinta más interesante.
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April 15, 2024Maggie never lets me down <3
This series is such a comfort one for me. I love them all in different ways and always look forward to the next.
Mateo is a manticore and head of security for his dragon boss. Eva is just trying to make ends meet and groom all the kitties in her spare time, when in barges a mountain of a man looking for her dead beat brother. Turns out, her brother stole a precious heirloom from said mountain mans dragon boss and he's tasked with getting it back.
The chemistry is *chefs kiss* and the possessive monster vibe is my faveeee.
Loved it. Can't wait for the next.
This series is such a comfort one for me. I love them all in different ways and always look forward to the next.
Mateo is a manticore and head of security for his dragon boss. Eva is just trying to make ends meet and groom all the kitties in her spare time, when in barges a mountain of a man looking for her dead beat brother. Turns out, her brother stole a precious heirloom from said mountain mans dragon boss and he's tasked with getting it back.
The chemistry is *chefs kiss* and the possessive monster vibe is my faveeee.
Loved it. Can't wait for the next.
March 30, 2024
has anyone noticed a growing trend of casual s**ual assault in romance novels lately?
I’ve been getting a little concerned by the increase in intimate violence against FMCs in lighter subgenres. I understand that it is a topic that needs to be discussed. I also know that some authors choose to use it as a plot device. The thing that makes my stomach turn is how prevalent it is coming in books like Maggie’s series.
Books in this sub genre are action packed, fast paced, HEA romances. They are at their core super delicious cotton candy. They’re not meant to handle issues like this delicately. In fact, it’s impossible to handle this stuff delicately when authors throw them in quickly, dismiss them quickly, and treat it like a Dios Ex Machina.
Usually when I come across a book that has content I disagree with I just put down the book and find a different one. However. This is the third book I’ve read this week that had a similar plot device. It’s unsettling to see assault become a poorly handle trope. There has to be a line in the sand, right?
I’ve been getting a little concerned by the increase in intimate violence against FMCs in lighter subgenres. I understand that it is a topic that needs to be discussed. I also know that some authors choose to use it as a plot device. The thing that makes my stomach turn is how prevalent it is coming in books like Maggie’s series.
Books in this sub genre are action packed, fast paced, HEA romances. They are at their core super delicious cotton candy. They’re not meant to handle issues like this delicately. In fact, it’s impossible to handle this stuff delicately when authors throw them in quickly, dismiss them quickly, and treat it like a Dios Ex Machina.
Usually when I come across a book that has content I disagree with I just put down the book and find a different one. However. This is the third book I’ve read this week that had a similar plot device. It’s unsettling to see assault become a poorly handle trope. There has to be a line in the sand, right?
April 4, 2024
Such a fun read!!
I love this series and this may be my fave of the bunch!! The whole spy aspect intertwined with painful family relationships was balanced with a really cute relationship.
I love this series and this may be my fave of the bunch!! The whole spy aspect intertwined with painful family relationships was balanced with a really cute relationship.
October 28, 2024
I don’t get it
I liked the first books in this series well enough. This is one out of ten, do not recommend.
Eva is dumb. It’s not enjoyable to read. I don’t like to be irritated. I read to escape the irritations of real life.
It’s fantasy and insta love, okay fine I get it. But this chick has no backbone, she lets everyone walk all of her, and is not very like-able. With absolutely no character development you can’t find a reason to look beyond her stupidity.
I won’t continue this series.
I liked the first books in this series well enough. This is one out of ten, do not recommend.
Eva is dumb. It’s not enjoyable to read. I don’t like to be irritated. I read to escape the irritations of real life.
It’s fantasy and insta love, okay fine I get it. But this chick has no backbone, she lets everyone walk all of her, and is not very like-able. With absolutely no character development you can’t find a reason to look beyond her stupidity.
I won’t continue this series.
February 18, 2024
In book 5 of the series, Maggie takes us back to Darlington to meet some new residents: Cat-loving Eva and manticore Mateo. Eva’s despicable brother Tony has stolen a priceless locket (or rather, half a locket) from the hoard of resident dragon Desmon. Desmon’s head of security Mateo, a manticore, has been charged with recovering said locket, which is why he’s banging down Eva’s door in the middle of the night. Finding that she’s in possession of neither the jewelry nor her brother’s location, Mateo kidnaps her.
Though initially prickly toward each other, the two soon find themselves working together to find the missing locket, especially once they discover why a powerful wizard is bankrolling the theft. Turns out, when combined with the locket’s other half, the resulting amulet would make the wizard almost invincible. And he already knows where the other half is. It belonged to Eva and Tony’s late mother and was left to Eva in her will but stolen by Tony. Tony is more than happy to turn over both halves of the locket for a fat stack of cash. It’s up to Mateo and Eva — helped by a cast of kooky characters — to stop the evil wizard’s plan, and to work up the courage to act on their mutual attraction.
Maggie writes the most lovable and hilarious characters. Here we have Prax, a recently freed incubus who’s still trying to get up to speed with this century; Sriracha, Eva’s adorable and feisty Persian kitty; Milly, an elf forced to serve the wizard, and a host of ones we’ve met before, like wizard Seth, his demon partner Liam and dragon Desmon. (I’m only sorry there wasn’t a way to wedge in Chicken Nugget — that winged “cutie” always cracks me up.)
I also really loved Mateo and Eva, individually and together. Mateo’s vulnerability was endearing and Eva was hilarious (“I didn’t understand why my brain refused to be smart and STFU in situations like these and instead insisted I go into mouthy b*tch mode.”). Together, they were steam and sweetness, from growly possessiveness and bedroom dominance to snack-buying and adorable grooming.
Any book Maggie writes is a 5-star affair, but don’t just take my word for it. You won’t regret it!.
I received a free copy of this book and have chosen to leave a review.
Though initially prickly toward each other, the two soon find themselves working together to find the missing locket, especially once they discover why a powerful wizard is bankrolling the theft. Turns out, when combined with the locket’s other half, the resulting amulet would make the wizard almost invincible. And he already knows where the other half is. It belonged to Eva and Tony’s late mother and was left to Eva in her will but stolen by Tony. Tony is more than happy to turn over both halves of the locket for a fat stack of cash. It’s up to Mateo and Eva — helped by a cast of kooky characters — to stop the evil wizard’s plan, and to work up the courage to act on their mutual attraction.
Maggie writes the most lovable and hilarious characters. Here we have Prax, a recently freed incubus who’s still trying to get up to speed with this century; Sriracha, Eva’s adorable and feisty Persian kitty; Milly, an elf forced to serve the wizard, and a host of ones we’ve met before, like wizard Seth, his demon partner Liam and dragon Desmon. (I’m only sorry there wasn’t a way to wedge in Chicken Nugget — that winged “cutie” always cracks me up.)
I also really loved Mateo and Eva, individually and together. Mateo’s vulnerability was endearing and Eva was hilarious (“I didn’t understand why my brain refused to be smart and STFU in situations like these and instead insisted I go into mouthy b*tch mode.”). Together, they were steam and sweetness, from growly possessiveness and bedroom dominance to snack-buying and adorable grooming.
Any book Maggie writes is a 5-star affair, but don’t just take my word for it. You won’t regret it!.
I received a free copy of this book and have chosen to leave a review.
February 20, 2024
Gleeful Goblin Review: I know this is probably the most minor, throw away detail but can I just say how much I love FMC's relationship with her cat?!?: "My cat Sriracha stood in front of the door, hissing and snarling. That was normal. I had named him Sriracha because he had a touch of spice for a Persian cat but was really quite mild when it came down to it. Kind of like the hot sauce. As a hobbyist cat groomer, I’d encountered my share of super spicy kitties." The relationship between FMC and Sriri is totally adorable and made me smile every time they're in a scene together and especially in front of our MMC who's a tiny bit jealous of the affection FMC shows to her best 4 legged friend.
Eva is so much fun and has the exact sense of humor and style (she had me at leggings with subtle cats hùmping print) that makes me feel like we would be fast friends. Matteo is a big gruff and grumbly cinnamon roll with heart of gold who's afraid of yet another rejection or having someone more "normal" be appealing to the object of his affection and makes me melt.
Once our MCs get to know each other, scorpion tails and all, this is such a heartwarming and earnest story that focuses on honesty and acceptance of self as well as of others. Eva and Matteo are absolutely darling together and seeing them work on solving the case that brought them together while getting to know each other and get REAL FRIENDLY is totally captivating. I couldn't be happier with this story and it's a wonderful addition to the Possessive Monsters series. 5/5 Stars.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eva is so much fun and has the exact sense of humor and style (she had me at leggings with subtle cats hùmping print) that makes me feel like we would be fast friends. Matteo is a big gruff and grumbly cinnamon roll with heart of gold who's afraid of yet another rejection or having someone more "normal" be appealing to the object of his affection and makes me melt.
Once our MCs get to know each other, scorpion tails and all, this is such a heartwarming and earnest story that focuses on honesty and acceptance of self as well as of others. Eva and Matteo are absolutely darling together and seeing them work on solving the case that brought them together while getting to know each other and get REAL FRIENDLY is totally captivating. I couldn't be happier with this story and it's a wonderful addition to the Possessive Monsters series. 5/5 Stars.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2024
4&1\2 fabulous🌟's for Manticore Madness💖🔥🌟
This is book 5 in the Possessive Monsters series and I loved it. Each book in the series has unique characters both monster and human with super quirky personalities! It the character interactions that make these books such a fun read. The funny banter between between Mateo and Eva had me smiling throughout the whole book! Once afterwards gain were are in the town of Darlington where humans and monsters live side by side since the magical wall separating both works fell. Someone has stolen a treasure from our Desmond's hoard and if there is one thing you never do is steal from a dragon. Thus enters Mateo the Manticore security guard he is on a mission to find and return the lost treasure. He never once suspects he going to find the mate he can't live without. Eva does her job and loves her cat and misses her parents terribly. What she doesn't miss his her no good lying cheating brother tony. He show up and disasters follow. Once again he's stormed bingo her life and now she's been taken by a Manticore and told she needs to help find the missing treasure. Little did she know that partnering up with a Manticore would lead her to a place to call home and the love of her life. You've got to give this book as well as the whole series a chance its fun and will make you wish for a monster of your very own!🌟🔥💖💖🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🌟🔥💖🔥🌟💖🌟🔥💖🔥🌟🔥🌟💖
This is book 5 in the Possessive Monsters series and I loved it. Each book in the series has unique characters both monster and human with super quirky personalities! It the character interactions that make these books such a fun read. The funny banter between between Mateo and Eva had me smiling throughout the whole book! Once afterwards gain were are in the town of Darlington where humans and monsters live side by side since the magical wall separating both works fell. Someone has stolen a treasure from our Desmond's hoard and if there is one thing you never do is steal from a dragon. Thus enters Mateo the Manticore security guard he is on a mission to find and return the lost treasure. He never once suspects he going to find the mate he can't live without. Eva does her job and loves her cat and misses her parents terribly. What she doesn't miss his her no good lying cheating brother tony. He show up and disasters follow. Once again he's stormed bingo her life and now she's been taken by a Manticore and told she needs to help find the missing treasure. Little did she know that partnering up with a Manticore would lead her to a place to call home and the love of her life. You've got to give this book as well as the whole series a chance its fun and will make you wish for a monster of your very own!🌟🔥💖💖🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🌟🔥💖🔥🌟💖🌟🔥💖🔥🌟🔥🌟💖
February 28, 2024
Wow what a great book in this series and I’ve loved everyone but I think this one is my favorite because Matteo and Eve are just perfect together but also because of old friends turn up in this book to help out. Eve is a Cat Groomer and when her brother Tony shows up out of the blue it’s never good and when he is gone but what he now brings to her door is a boat load of trouble in the shape of a Manticore who is as sexy as hell who tells her that he wants the artifact that was stole from Desmon of Darlington by her brother Tony and she is being held until she can get the artifact back. Matteo is a Manticore who’s job it is to find and get back the artifact that was stole from Desmon and the trail leads him to a female who rocks his world but would she want a man like him at all but anyway she happens to be the sister of the thief and demands she help get it back but there is a Ruthless Wizard that has already got half of it and has set his eyes on her for the other part. How will it all turn out in the end and do there burning desires lead them to a HEA and do the get the artifact back. Great book and a must read series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 20, 2024
Eva is happily living her life, working a job where she has the boss from hell but in her spare time she volunteers for a cat rescue washing and grooming cats that have been brought in. That is until her ne'er-do-well brother turns up out of the blue and brings a whole lot of trouble to her door. Mateo works for Desmon protecting parts of his hoard which are on display at the local museum. When Eva's brother steals something from the Museum Mateo comes knocking on Eva's door thinking she may have something to do with it. Only she is the last person who would have anything to do with her brother's scheme's and soon comes to regret not writing him off when her late parents did. I really enjoyed Eva & Mateo's relationship evolution and as for her cat, Sriracha, absolutely hilarious. Eva's snark whenever she is in dire straights is also really funny but what isn't is the danger she finds herself in. The story is brilliantly written and kept me thoroughly entertained the whole way through with a lot of humour, passion and a really sweet love story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
Eva was not expecting to find herself as the suspect in the disappearance of an artifact after helping her brother. Despite her protestations, Mateo is not convinced and keeps her close but all is not as it seems and Eva is in more danger than they thought possible. As Eva and Mateo get closer Mateo worries what Eva will think when she discovers that he is a Manticore, but when Eva becomes bait and is kidnapped Mateo and his friends will do whatever it takes to stop the Wizard who wants the power Eva and the artifact yield and rescue her. When Eva discovers an unexpected ally she knows that she will have to use everything she has to keep one step ahead of the Wizard and his plans. I loved this story and the fact that Eva was snarky and determined to fight back against all that was going on. Her connection with Mateo was electric and I loved their honesty with each other about who they are. A great read and I wish I could give it 10 stars.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
- Possessive MMC
- Sassy FMC
- Family drama
- Dragon treasure
This book was so good! I adore this author and have been following this series with delight. This series is interconnected, but each book can be read as a standalone.
After Eva's brother takes a piece of treasure from Desmon, the Dragon of Darlington, he leads the security team straight to Eva so that she is the focus of their investigation. Now Eva is a prime suspect... Head of security, Mateo, brings Eva back to his office/house to keep an eye on her. He isn't convinced she isn't working with her brother. However, neither Mateo nor Eva expect the intense attraction they feel toward one another. Could Eva accept him in his true form?
Meanwhie, the hunt for the treasure continues. Eva's brother Tony shows his true colors..and they're not pretty. With a powerful wizard in possession of part of the treasure, can Mateo and Eva retrieve it?
Full of quirky characters and a fantastic Persian cat, I enjoyed this story immensely.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
- Sassy FMC
- Family drama
- Dragon treasure
This book was so good! I adore this author and have been following this series with delight. This series is interconnected, but each book can be read as a standalone.
After Eva's brother takes a piece of treasure from Desmon, the Dragon of Darlington, he leads the security team straight to Eva so that she is the focus of their investigation. Now Eva is a prime suspect... Head of security, Mateo, brings Eva back to his office/house to keep an eye on her. He isn't convinced she isn't working with her brother. However, neither Mateo nor Eva expect the intense attraction they feel toward one another. Could Eva accept him in his true form?
Meanwhie, the hunt for the treasure continues. Eva's brother Tony shows his true colors..and they're not pretty. With a powerful wizard in possession of part of the treasure, can Mateo and Eva retrieve it?
Full of quirky characters and a fantastic Persian cat, I enjoyed this story immensely.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2024
Sassy MFC Eva gets caught up in her good for nothing brothers schemes when he steals from Dragon Desmon and Manticore MMC Mateo is sent to retrieve the item.
Poor Eva knows nothing about the theft only that her brother had shown up at her home in the middle of the night and was gone the next day. Mateo doesn’t believe her and takes Eva with him when not finding her brother in the home and giving Eva three days to produce the stolen item.
Things begin to heat up when the two decide to work together to solve the crime as does their attraction for each other.
I enjoyed this steamy Paranormal Romance with its magical adventure,action, mystery, humor, likable leads, and Eva’s don’t mess with me kitty Sriracha.
Manticore Madness is a really enjoyable read with good writing, nice world building and a supporting cast of quirky characters that helped bring the story to life.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Poor Eva knows nothing about the theft only that her brother had shown up at her home in the middle of the night and was gone the next day. Mateo doesn’t believe her and takes Eva with him when not finding her brother in the home and giving Eva three days to produce the stolen item.
Things begin to heat up when the two decide to work together to solve the crime as does their attraction for each other.
I enjoyed this steamy Paranormal Romance with its magical adventure,action, mystery, humor, likable leads, and Eva’s don’t mess with me kitty Sriracha.
Manticore Madness is a really enjoyable read with good writing, nice world building and a supporting cast of quirky characters that helped bring the story to life.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
A dragon’s treasure has been stolen! Right from under Mateo’s nose. So he’s not all that pleasant when he first meets Eva; who was dragged into this mess by her absolutely awful brother, Tony. Maggie Mayhem’s Possessive Monsters series just keeps getting better and better. This story has so much depth and character development. I love it! Many stories have flat one-dimensional characters with whom the reader cannot connect. But Eva is a strong and sassy woman who loves her cat and her unworthy brother. And we feel her pain. Mateo had so many hidden depths. An angry, hurt youngster, helped by a dragon. Now guarding his treasure and feeling ashamed and unworthy of love. Eva and Mateo were so great together, one of my fave couples in this world. And it was awesome to see more of Desmon and Carly and Seth. I’m very much looking forward to the next book in this series, it’s become one of my favourites.
February 19, 2024
This is another excellent story about monsters and finding their mates.
Eva is smart, beautiful and when under stress snarky. She is under a lot of stress throughout the story.
Mateo (perfect name for a manticore. ) has his hands full with finding a locket and then finding his mate thinking she is the thief. I love his nickname for her, little thief. She really was a thief, but not what you think it was. I love his possessive nature towards her.
Action from the first to last page. Spicy steam to the romance. An excellent HEA. I love that previous characters are involved in getting the locket back.
Excellent twists. Humor is just the right places.
I also like learning about Mateo's childhood. His struggles and how they affected what he did .
Of course they had to deal with Eva's brother.
We learn how she dealt with her brother with others help.
Love this series. Monsters and all.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eva is smart, beautiful and when under stress snarky. She is under a lot of stress throughout the story.
Mateo (perfect name for a manticore. ) has his hands full with finding a locket and then finding his mate thinking she is the thief. I love his nickname for her, little thief. She really was a thief, but not what you think it was. I love his possessive nature towards her.
Action from the first to last page. Spicy steam to the romance. An excellent HEA. I love that previous characters are involved in getting the locket back.
Excellent twists. Humor is just the right places.
I also like learning about Mateo's childhood. His struggles and how they affected what he did .
Of course they had to deal with Eva's brother.
We learn how she dealt with her brother with others help.
Love this series. Monsters and all.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2024
Eva’s brother Eric uses her to escape capture after stealing from a dragon. Mateo follows the trail to Eva demanding she return the stolen treasure. He took her to his home, hoping she would lead him to her brother. Eva and Mateo are amazing together, funny, snarky and eventually deliciously steamy romance beings.🥰 Eva is kidnapped by Wizard Augustine, he has treasure and needs Eva to access its power. Dragon lord Desmon wants his treasure returned, wizard Seth, Liam, Prax and Mateo race to find Eva and treasure. They must rescue Eva now, Augustine has terrible plans for her, Mateo is frantic to rescue his mate. They fight a desperate magical battle against Augustine and his creatures. Spellbinding story with amazing characters, action packed with heartwarming and unexpected surprises. I love this book, great reading 🥰🤩❤️🔥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2024
Eva finds herself mistakenly letting a huge monster of a man into her house thinking it was her no good brother. Accused of stealing a piece of jewellery and then kidnapped is not what she wanted to do with her day. Despite his size and threatening behaviour she is just not scared of Mateo. He may well be a monster in disguise but he is only ever gentle and considerate of her. Now they just have to figure out where her wastrel of a brother has stashed the stolen item before things go up in flames.
Eva is a genuine individual who speaks her mind whilst Mateo is a monster used to hiding his true self for fear of rejection. However their connection, despite the circumstances of their meeting,
is instantaneous and hot.
A fantastic, fast paced adventure with betrayal, magic, evil plots and plenty of heat. Another fabulous story from this author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eva is a genuine individual who speaks her mind whilst Mateo is a monster used to hiding his true self for fear of rejection. However their connection, despite the circumstances of their meeting,
is instantaneous and hot.
A fantastic, fast paced adventure with betrayal, magic, evil plots and plenty of heat. Another fabulous story from this author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2024
“I spent my whole life not quite belonging anywhere until I met a snarky blonde who pressed all my buttons.”
Continuation of the Possessive Monster Series with Mateo the Manticore, who is head of Security for Desmon’s Dragon hoard museum. He is trying to find a locket that was stolen by Eva’s brother Tony from the museum. After he rudely pushes into her home, she becomes his “guest” until he can find Tony and recover the locket. Eva has plenty of snark and bravado-Mateo never stood a chance. What is the locket capable of? As Mateo and Eva as drawn deeper into the mystery, can they find a way to be together forever? Can Eva grow to love a monster? And who can forget Sriracha, in all his grumpy cat glory?? Great action packed read with plenty of steam and lots of help from Desmond and the gang.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Continuation of the Possessive Monster Series with Mateo the Manticore, who is head of Security for Desmon’s Dragon hoard museum. He is trying to find a locket that was stolen by Eva’s brother Tony from the museum. After he rudely pushes into her home, she becomes his “guest” until he can find Tony and recover the locket. Eva has plenty of snark and bravado-Mateo never stood a chance. What is the locket capable of? As Mateo and Eva as drawn deeper into the mystery, can they find a way to be together forever? Can Eva grow to love a monster? And who can forget Sriracha, in all his grumpy cat glory?? Great action packed read with plenty of steam and lots of help from Desmond and the gang.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2024
While the monster trope is not my fave, I am a huge fan of Maggie Mayhem. She can make mythological creatures that are normally VERY cringe-worthy into loveable multi-faceted characters.
This was a great love story that doesn't quite fit into enemies to lovers but has some similarities. While it can be read by itself, it is much more enjoyable if the series is read in order. Knowing the background of many of the supporting characters gives more depth to the plot.
This ends up being a rather sweet love story for two somewhat lost and underappreciate soles. Lots of angst with plenty of unforeseeable twists and turns in the plot. With no cheating and of course a happily every after. Can't wait to see who is next in the series!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great love story that doesn't quite fit into enemies to lovers but has some similarities. While it can be read by itself, it is much more enjoyable if the series is read in order. Knowing the background of many of the supporting characters gives more depth to the plot.
This ends up being a rather sweet love story for two somewhat lost and underappreciate soles. Lots of angst with plenty of unforeseeable twists and turns in the plot. With no cheating and of course a happily every after. Can't wait to see who is next in the series!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2024
Best One Yet!
OMG, this was by far my favorite in the series so far, and that’s saying something, because I’ve absolutely loved all the previous books. Eva & Mateo were perfection together. Their banter/fighting (or as I prefer to call it, sarcastic flirting 😉), chemistry, passion, and eventually their love, was the HEA journey I didn’t know I needed in my life. I loved the mystery of what happened with Eva’s brother & the missing artifact, and all the suspense, danger & action that it added to the story. Believe me, watching Eva & Mateo go from “enemies” (sort of lol) to friends & lovers was a hilarious & entertaining experience. This whole world just keeps getting better & better with each book, so do yourself a favor & grab this book NOW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
OMG, this was by far my favorite in the series so far, and that’s saying something, because I’ve absolutely loved all the previous books. Eva & Mateo were perfection together. Their banter/fighting (or as I prefer to call it, sarcastic flirting 😉), chemistry, passion, and eventually their love, was the HEA journey I didn’t know I needed in my life. I loved the mystery of what happened with Eva’s brother & the missing artifact, and all the suspense, danger & action that it added to the story. Believe me, watching Eva & Mateo go from “enemies” (sort of lol) to friends & lovers was a hilarious & entertaining experience. This whole world just keeps getting better & better with each book, so do yourself a favor & grab this book NOW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
If anyone can make a manticore sexy, it’s Maggie Mayhem. Mateo had a sad backstory but he managed to overcome his hard knock life with the help of good friends. He became the growly monster of a security chief working for Darlington’s resident dragon. Then someone stole one of the dragon’s treasures. Mateo’s search for the treasure brought him to Eva’s door.
Eva was a great character. She had her own sad backstory but, in her own words, she was pragmatic. I loved how sensible she was when faced with the weirdest situations and it got weird the moment she met Mateo and “joined” his quest for the stolen treasure. Their adventure was infused with tense moments, daring rescues, a bit of humor, and a lot of spice.
Very entertaining story. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eva was a great character. She had her own sad backstory but, in her own words, she was pragmatic. I loved how sensible she was when faced with the weirdest situations and it got weird the moment she met Mateo and “joined” his quest for the stolen treasure. Their adventure was infused with tense moments, daring rescues, a bit of humor, and a lot of spice.
Very entertaining story. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 2, 2024
My only critiques are the 2 missed opportunities for spice. Otherwise I really enjoyed the book.
I was especially fond of Sriracha. I love a spicy kitty and I love when pets are included in books like these. It really makes the characters relatable. Eva was relatable for several reasons least of which was her volunteer work as a groomer and cat lover. She's sassy and doesn't just take crap lying down. She takes an active roll in undoing her ahole brother's mess and cuts him off entirely after all he's put her through.
Mateo is a grumpy cinnamon roll who had a rough start in life but thanks to the opportunity his employer Desmon offered him, he has been able to make a good life for himself. He's charming in a subdued rakish sort of way and he makes an effort to smooth things over after their rough start and tend to Eva while she's under his care.
I was especially fond of Sriracha. I love a spicy kitty and I love when pets are included in books like these. It really makes the characters relatable. Eva was relatable for several reasons least of which was her volunteer work as a groomer and cat lover. She's sassy and doesn't just take crap lying down. She takes an active roll in undoing her ahole brother's mess and cuts him off entirely after all he's put her through.
Mateo is a grumpy cinnamon roll who had a rough start in life but thanks to the opportunity his employer Desmon offered him, he has been able to make a good life for himself. He's charming in a subdued rakish sort of way and he makes an effort to smooth things over after their rough start and tend to Eva while she's under his care.
April 2, 2025
Eva and Mateo! We met Mateo in the last book as the stoic guard for the resident Dragon and it did make me curious if we would get to see his happy ending.
I’m so glad we did. Mateo had a rough life and has been alone since he was a baby and meeting Eva by chance turns his life upside down. Eva the sister of a museum their finds herself thrown into a whirlwind adventure trying to find a locket her estranged brother stole and framed her for. What a ride it was!
I listened to the audiobook of this story and I have to say our narrators did a fantastic job. I love the banter, spice, and crazy antics our favorite characters get up to. The emotion there narrators do is seriously so perfect that it sucks you in to the story even more making you feel like your in the story. I highly recommend listening to this book and can’t wait for the next one!
I’m so glad we did. Mateo had a rough life and has been alone since he was a baby and meeting Eva by chance turns his life upside down. Eva the sister of a museum their finds herself thrown into a whirlwind adventure trying to find a locket her estranged brother stole and framed her for. What a ride it was!
I listened to the audiobook of this story and I have to say our narrators did a fantastic job. I love the banter, spice, and crazy antics our favorite characters get up to. The emotion there narrators do is seriously so perfect that it sucks you in to the story even more making you feel like your in the story. I highly recommend listening to this book and can’t wait for the next one!
February 13, 2024
Outstanding!
A fun romp through the magical world of dragons, monsters and humans! Eva is awakened in the middle of the night by a “monster” looking for her brother, who stole a priceless treasure from a dragon. Since he can’t find it in her house, he takes her prisoner until they can locate her brother. Mateo isn’t planning to let anything distract him from his job, but somewhere along the way Eva’s snarky personality sneaks in and steals his heart! But things get wild and crazy and out of control really quickly. Can Mateo save Eva in time before she becomes another victim of a crazy Wizard?
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down! Don’t miss it!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A fun romp through the magical world of dragons, monsters and humans! Eva is awakened in the middle of the night by a “monster” looking for her brother, who stole a priceless treasure from a dragon. Since he can’t find it in her house, he takes her prisoner until they can locate her brother. Mateo isn’t planning to let anything distract him from his job, but somewhere along the way Eva’s snarky personality sneaks in and steals his heart! But things get wild and crazy and out of control really quickly. Can Mateo save Eva in time before she becomes another victim of a crazy Wizard?
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down! Don’t miss it!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 15, 2024
3.5 rounded up.
I’m a fan of possessive monsters (shocking I know) so I was looking forward to this book. Mateo was deeply insecure, rebellious, and a bit impulsive. Eva was snarky, compassionate, and also a bit impulsive, so I guess they worked together. They had good sexual chemistry, but I feel like they didn’t have as deep of a relationship by the end of the book as I would have preferred. Sure, there were love declarations, and they knew one another’s deepest darkest secrets, but they didn’t know the small things that make a relationship truly meaningful.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: fire, burns, grief, murder, kidnapping, home invasion, attempted SA, death, body disintegration, emotional manipulation by family member
I’m a fan of possessive monsters (shocking I know) so I was looking forward to this book. Mateo was deeply insecure, rebellious, and a bit impulsive. Eva was snarky, compassionate, and also a bit impulsive, so I guess they worked together. They had good sexual chemistry, but I feel like they didn’t have as deep of a relationship by the end of the book as I would have preferred. Sure, there were love declarations, and they knew one another’s deepest darkest secrets, but they didn’t know the small things that make a relationship truly meaningful.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: fire, burns, grief, murder, kidnapping, home invasion, attempted SA, death, body disintegration, emotional manipulation by family member
February 17, 2024
Eva’s troubled brother has implicated her in the theft of a dragon’s locket. Manticore Mateo is assigned to investigate and retrieve the piece.
While they’re working together to find the true motivation behind the theft they find themselves unable to resist a physical relationship. Throw in the threat of danger and a scheming Persian cat, and it’s a fun read.
I love a good “he falls first” story, and this one delivers. Mateo recognizes Eva as his mate fairly early on. Eva is a little slower to warm up to it, but Sriracha the kitty is firmly Team Manticore for his mom.
Maggie Mayhem has a delightful, quirky way of spinning a story of “monster”-human romance.
I was fortunate to receive an advance reader copy and I’m pleased to share my honest impression.
While they’re working together to find the true motivation behind the theft they find themselves unable to resist a physical relationship. Throw in the threat of danger and a scheming Persian cat, and it’s a fun read.
I love a good “he falls first” story, and this one delivers. Mateo recognizes Eva as his mate fairly early on. Eva is a little slower to warm up to it, but Sriracha the kitty is firmly Team Manticore for his mom.
Maggie Mayhem has a delightful, quirky way of spinning a story of “monster”-human romance.
I was fortunate to receive an advance reader copy and I’m pleased to share my honest impression.
February 18, 2024
Eva's (h) life takes a wild turn when her brother, Tony, steals a treasure from a dragon's hoard, triggering the arrival of Mateo (H), a manticore assigned to retrieve the stolen locket. Facing a tight deadline, Mateo kidnaps Eva, leading them on a hunt for the missing artifact. As they unravel the mystery, a powerful wizard's involvement comes to light, adding danger to their quest. Amidst the chaos, a steamy and sweet romance grows between Eva and Mateo, blending growly possessiveness with endearing moments. The duo, accompanied by a quirky cast of characters, races against time to thwart the wizard's plans. Loved Sriracha. Hot and Steamy monster-human romance with humor, action, mystery, and magical adventure.
February 19, 2024
Where do I start?!? I loved this book so much that I will be rereading it. It is a full-length novel. Paranormal and so steamy! Mateo is working for the Dragon Desmon to retrieve an artifact stolen from him. The search leads him to Eva, whose brother had taken it. I loved how she talked back to Mateo. It was great! Of course, Mateo was the perfect fit for her. She even decided his tail wasn't so scary after all. There is a lot of action from the beginning to the end. I loved Mateo and also Eva, they are great characters. I look forward to more of these books.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
loved it !!! love this series !!! read this in one go !!! so good !! all the stories in this series are so good !!! love Sriracha the cat !!! love Eva and Mateo... this is their story.. a fast paced action packed drama... a thief stole half of a locket from Desmon the resident dragon of Darlington... opps !! and Mateo is the head of security for Desmon... double opps !!! and ... it all points to Eva... the cat groomer hobbyist ... she becomes little thief... it's her brother Tony, the no good nik... so funny !! so good !!! oh, and wizards, too !!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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