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Claws & Cubicles #3
The Gargoyle from General Management: Library Edition
A siren in heat, a gargoyle who keeps getting under her skin, and an inescapable work trip...
Gwen doesn't want anyone to know she's a siren. She doesn't want anyone to know she's terrible at her job either.
Perhaps least on her list of priorities, Gwen would also like to avoid the gargoyle who saw her vibe in the TSA check. Except, the very same gargoyle is the new manager she has to work with, and he's going to the same corporate retreat she is. He reminds her too much of her past and exactly the career-driven sort of guy she can't stand from Fortune 666 companies.
When things start to heat up between them, Gwen's afraid he's going to learn all her secrets, but when he offers to help feed her siren appetite, she can't resist mixing business with pleasure.
Gwen doesn't want anyone to know she's a siren. She doesn't want anyone to know she's terrible at her job either.
Perhaps least on her list of priorities, Gwen would also like to avoid the gargoyle who saw her vibe in the TSA check. Except, the very same gargoyle is the new manager she has to work with, and he's going to the same corporate retreat she is. He reminds her too much of her past and exactly the career-driven sort of guy she can't stand from Fortune 666 companies.
When things start to heat up between them, Gwen's afraid he's going to learn all her secrets, but when he offers to help feed her siren appetite, she can't resist mixing business with pleasure.
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October 7, 2023
Cute monster smut that got the atmosphere of the corporate getaway just right.
This was a quick and dirty novella about a gargoyle and a siren. Don’t expect much for story, it’s mostly horny internal monologues and sex that was slightly overcomplicated but also hot enough. But frankly that’s what these books are all about so I’ve rated accordingly.
It had the same vibes as the orc from the office, including an illustration, if you enjoyed that, you’ll like this one.
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Just in time for Halloween. Here’s hoping this is illustrated. 🤞🏻
This was a quick and dirty novella about a gargoyle and a siren. Don’t expect much for story, it’s mostly horny internal monologues and sex that was slightly overcomplicated but also hot enough. But frankly that’s what these books are all about so I’ve rated accordingly.
It had the same vibes as the orc from the office, including an illustration, if you enjoyed that, you’ll like this one.
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Just in time for Halloween. Here’s hoping this is illustrated. 🤞🏻
August 5, 2024
Kate Prior writes our favorite monster romances: they map corporate culture onto the Evil Empire (which works wayyyyyy better than it should). In this entry, Gwen, a siren, has to attend a week-long, off-site corporate retreat - while she's on her cycle. (As a siren, once a year she basically goes into heat.) This is basically the worst time for her to be around a lot of people, especially coworkers. Especially her new gargoyle coworker.
Although Love, Laugh, Lich remains our favorite in the series, Gwen and Vlad are great, sexy additions to the Evil Inc. gang. The book would have benefited from a tighter focus on one aspect of corporate culture (or evil empire culture?): we get a lot of different possibilities, including dating a coworker, forced social interaction with coworkers, impostor syndrome, quiet quitting, and even invisible disability accommodations, but none of them take center stage. The relationship is very sexy, though, and will meet your monster romance needs.
21-Word Summaries:
Laine: Being into someone above you at work is bad enough without supernatural mating urges. Are corporate retreats the ultimate forced proximity?
Meg: Offsite all-hands retreats don’t get any better when you’re working for the Evil Overlord … but they don’t get worse, either.
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the book.
Although Love, Laugh, Lich remains our favorite in the series, Gwen and Vlad are great, sexy additions to the Evil Inc. gang. The book would have benefited from a tighter focus on one aspect of corporate culture (or evil empire culture?): we get a lot of different possibilities, including dating a coworker, forced social interaction with coworkers, impostor syndrome, quiet quitting, and even invisible disability accommodations, but none of them take center stage. The relationship is very sexy, though, and will meet your monster romance needs.
21-Word Summaries:
Laine: Being into someone above you at work is bad enough without supernatural mating urges. Are corporate retreats the ultimate forced proximity?
Meg: Offsite all-hands retreats don’t get any better when you’re working for the Evil Overlord … but they don’t get worse, either.
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the book.
October 31, 2023
This is another adorable installment in the Claws and Cubicle series about an office full of monsters and humans in the corporate world. This short and simple novella may not be full of plot and substance, but, who needs that when you can have dirty monster smut?!?! The story follows Vlad a sweet and savvy gargoyle, and Gwen, a siren who wants to be anywhere but at work. When the two meet at a corporate retreat, they strike up an unlikely friendship that quickly evolves into more as Gwen goes into a siren heat cycle. The two were so cute together! I loved how kind and understanding Vlad was, he was always sure to make Gwen feel seen and encourage her to open up.
October 3, 2023
The Gargoyle from General Management was cute I suppose but lacked actual relationship development. I honestly did not feel any real chemistry between Gwen the Siren and Vlad the Gargoyle. I have no understanding of how they got from A to B. I don’t even really know anything meaningful about the characters.
Gwen was a bit over the top with her recluse attitude and Vlad felt mechanical in and out of the bedroom. The steam was low and not all that hot. I adored the previous books in this series but this felt one dimensional and a bit boring to be honest🤷🏻♀️.
That illustration tho😍!
Gwen was a bit over the top with her recluse attitude and Vlad felt mechanical in and out of the bedroom. The steam was low and not all that hot. I adored the previous books in this series but this felt one dimensional and a bit boring to be honest🤷🏻♀️.
That illustration tho😍!
March 10, 2024
3.5 stars
I originally paused this at 40% because we were spending so much time in Gwen’s head, and then I continued a few days later.
I’ve finished the book now and we still spend A LOT of time in Gwen’s head, because she’s an introverted siren who has major imposter syndrome in her Monster Resource job. The monster version of corporate America was really fun in the first two books, but Gwen’s workplace insecurities felt a little too real for me to FULLY enjoy the book. 🥺 And then add in Vlad, the sweetest Gargoyle who felt like a replaceable cog in the machine in his last job when times got tough? 🥺🥺🥺
Romance-wise, I wish we had more relationship development. Gwen and Vlad had a series of steamy scenes (which were all pretty great, especially that elevator scene 🥵) but it was hard to get invested in their relationship without seeing more of an emotional connection.
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Original review: Paused @ 40%, might try this again later.
I really liked the first two books in this series, but I’m finding this one a little hard to get into. Could be my mood. We spend a lot of time in the FMC’s head. She’s a siren who is a bit neurotic, so it is interesting but I want more interaction with the cute gargoyle!
I originally paused this at 40% because we were spending so much time in Gwen’s head, and then I continued a few days later.
I’ve finished the book now and we still spend A LOT of time in Gwen’s head, because she’s an introverted siren who has major imposter syndrome in her Monster Resource job. The monster version of corporate America was really fun in the first two books, but Gwen’s workplace insecurities felt a little too real for me to FULLY enjoy the book. 🥺 And then add in Vlad, the sweetest Gargoyle who felt like a replaceable cog in the machine in his last job when times got tough? 🥺🥺🥺
Romance-wise, I wish we had more relationship development. Gwen and Vlad had a series of steamy scenes (which were all pretty great, especially that elevator scene 🥵) but it was hard to get invested in their relationship without seeing more of an emotional connection.
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Original review: Paused @ 40%, might try this again later.
I really liked the first two books in this series, but I’m finding this one a little hard to get into. Could be my mood. We spend a lot of time in the FMC’s head. She’s a siren who is a bit neurotic, so it is interesting but I want more interaction with the cute gargoyle!
October 5, 2023
I love this one, just like the Orc From the Office. It's just so cute and sweet.
I don't usually like insta-lust, but somehow this worked for me. This came with great character and relationship growth, even in the small book.
I don't know what to say other than I love this. I have all the best feelings left after reading it.
I don't usually like insta-lust, but somehow this worked for me. This came with great character and relationship growth, even in the small book.
I don't know what to say other than I love this. I have all the best feelings left after reading it.
September 18, 2023
I received an advance copy from the author for review purposes; this in no way influences my review.
After utterly adoring Orc from the Office, I was super excited to read more in the Claws & Cubicles universe. Gwen works in Monster Resources, but she struggles with feelings of being a fraud because doesn’t have a degree or other qualifications. When she bumps into a gargoyle on her way to a work retreat and keeps embarrassing herself, she’s sure it’ll be fine because she’ll never see him again. Unfortunately it turns out he’s the new hire and because of her background in The Peaks, where gargoyles typically live and work, she feels even more incompetent because he’s so put together all the time. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t feel extreme chemistry with him, and with her siren heat cycle having just come around, he’s the only one who can help her alleviate her need.
This was cute and I love seeing more of the world being developed across the series, but sometimes the pacing felt a little jumpy. I had fun with the beginning in particular and the hijinks of Gwen and Vlad running into one another in embarrassing circumstances. I think I wish there was more on-page emotional development outside their sexual chemistry, though I did enjoy the reconciliation. This is 100% personal preference, but I love the silly stuff and the world building stuff in particular, and I wish there had been more.
After utterly adoring Orc from the Office, I was super excited to read more in the Claws & Cubicles universe. Gwen works in Monster Resources, but she struggles with feelings of being a fraud because doesn’t have a degree or other qualifications. When she bumps into a gargoyle on her way to a work retreat and keeps embarrassing herself, she’s sure it’ll be fine because she’ll never see him again. Unfortunately it turns out he’s the new hire and because of her background in The Peaks, where gargoyles typically live and work, she feels even more incompetent because he’s so put together all the time. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t feel extreme chemistry with him, and with her siren heat cycle having just come around, he’s the only one who can help her alleviate her need.
This was cute and I love seeing more of the world being developed across the series, but sometimes the pacing felt a little jumpy. I had fun with the beginning in particular and the hijinks of Gwen and Vlad running into one another in embarrassing circumstances. I think I wish there was more on-page emotional development outside their sexual chemistry, though I did enjoy the reconciliation. This is 100% personal preference, but I love the silly stuff and the world building stuff in particular, and I wish there had been more.
September 24, 2023
"I have girlbossed too close to the sun."
I love this office monster romance! Gwen was so relatable it almost hurts 🤌 I love her character development and love her inner monologue so much! I also love how patient Vlad was with Gwen. He's so amazing and understanding with her 🥹 I also enjoyed the character cameos from the previous books in the series as well. The Gargoyle from General Management was a delightful read and I highly recommend it!
I love this office monster romance! Gwen was so relatable it almost hurts 🤌 I love her character development and love her inner monologue so much! I also love how patient Vlad was with Gwen. He's so amazing and understanding with her 🥹 I also enjoyed the character cameos from the previous books in the series as well. The Gargoyle from General Management was a delightful read and I highly recommend it!
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April 7, 2024Probably my favorite in the series so far!!
October 4, 2023
I am enjoying this series overall but this is my least favorite. It feels rushed and I had no idea what Vlad was thinking or feeling aside from horny.
August 6, 2025
Very confusing writing. I was lost as to where we were the whole time. It felt like I had skipped a page and lost some information, but no, it was just confusing. The characters were also weird. She tried to give the fmc so much depth, but it kinda lacked. The MMC was just there. Sad as I really did enjoy the second one in this series
September 19, 2023
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Sadly, this series has been on a downward spiral for me. Katy’s humorous writing is there but the chemistry between the two main characters wasn’t. I couldn’t connect with Gwen and we know nothing about Vlad.
Sadly, this series has been on a downward spiral for me. Katy’s humorous writing is there but the chemistry between the two main characters wasn’t. I couldn’t connect with Gwen and we know nothing about Vlad.
October 11, 2023
I didn’t like this installment in the series. I never got a good handle of who the h was until the last 15% of the book so it made it really hard to connect and relate to her. I honestly thought she was awful. I wish we would have been able to see her through the Hs eyes a little bit, I think that would have helped to make her a more likable character for me.
The H was fine, I guess but he just felt like an accessory to her story because the relationship development was so thin. There were entirely too many side characters for a book this short.
The sex was majorly cringey because most of the scenes were just turned into a big joke, the h wears this jokey jokey mask at all times and having that in the bedroom was a major turn off. I don’t remember the prior book being this cheesy. I honestly didn’t want to finish and won’t read book four.
Overall: 1.5
The H was fine, I guess but he just felt like an accessory to her story because the relationship development was so thin. There were entirely too many side characters for a book this short.
The sex was majorly cringey because most of the scenes were just turned into a big joke, the h wears this jokey jokey mask at all times and having that in the bedroom was a major turn off. I don’t remember the prior book being this cheesy. I honestly didn’t want to finish and won’t read book four.
Overall: 1.5
September 29, 2023
A great cozy monster office romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The FMC is the train conductor of the hot mess express, and I was here for it. There were parts that had me laughing out loud, and my family questioning my sanity. I don't think I have read a romcom before, but I'm pretty sure I have now in the form of an office monster romance. I need more books similar to this immediately. I often read a lot of dark and heavy content, but this was a light and refreshing change of pace, and I was really surprised by how much I loved it. I'm reading all of Kate's prior work as soon as my schedule allows.
My heat rating is based on the amount of occurrence, length of scenes, and how filthy/unconventional the scenes are. This rates a 3/5🌶.
My heat rating is based on the amount of occurrence, length of scenes, and how filthy/unconventional the scenes are. This rates a 3/5🌶.
March 30, 2024
This one hit a little close to home with the imposter syndrome. Didn’t need to be called out like that!
September 18, 2023
3.75 *
This was so fun! I loved the world previously established in the series and was so pleased to return to it. The combination of corporate lingo and monsters really just gets me giggling. Swapping from an actual workplace to a work retreat kept the series fresh.
I enjoyed the overall plot and characters (and honestly who wouldn't work extra hard for a gold star sticker?) Though I did feel like there was a bit of a pacing issue when we jumped from the build up to the climax (pun intended) to the third act. I think the book could have benefited from an extra 100 pages to flesh it out a little more, or maybe a dual POV? (Ok id absolutely reread this from Vlads perspective!)
The spice was fun , and if this is 't your first foray into monster smut it's pretty tame. If it is your first time, enjoy the elevator!
Definitely looking forward to reading more in the series.
*I received a free copy of the ebook ARC in exchange for an honest review
This was so fun! I loved the world previously established in the series and was so pleased to return to it. The combination of corporate lingo and monsters really just gets me giggling. Swapping from an actual workplace to a work retreat kept the series fresh.
I enjoyed the overall plot and characters (and honestly who wouldn't work extra hard for a gold star sticker?) Though I did feel like there was a bit of a pacing issue when we jumped from the build up to the climax (pun intended) to the third act. I think the book could have benefited from an extra 100 pages to flesh it out a little more, or maybe a dual POV? (Ok id absolutely reread this from Vlads perspective!)
The spice was fun , and if this is 't your first foray into monster smut it's pretty tame. If it is your first time, enjoy the elevator!
Definitely looking forward to reading more in the series.
*I received a free copy of the ebook ARC in exchange for an honest review
September 18, 2023
Perfect monster office romance!
I loved the romance between Vlad and Gwen. He was so supportive and patient with her. The tension was great, but I was definitely ready for them to finally get together! And oh boy did they get together. That meeting and elevator scene was hot! 🥵 And it just kept getting better.
Gwen's POV was hilarious. She had me cracking up. The humor was perfection. And I really related to her introverted, hermit lifestyle. 😆
Can I have my own gargoyle to wrap his wings around me and give me a shiny sticker?
Favorite quote:
"Then his pants come undone, pushed down just far enough, and my eyes widen. Forget wings and tails, I want to know how his tailor works the fabric of space and time to make that monster hide."
I loved the romance between Vlad and Gwen. He was so supportive and patient with her. The tension was great, but I was definitely ready for them to finally get together! And oh boy did they get together. That meeting and elevator scene was hot! 🥵 And it just kept getting better.
Gwen's POV was hilarious. She had me cracking up. The humor was perfection. And I really related to her introverted, hermit lifestyle. 😆
Can I have my own gargoyle to wrap his wings around me and give me a shiny sticker?
Favorite quote:
"Then his pants come undone, pushed down just far enough, and my eyes widen. Forget wings and tails, I want to know how his tailor works the fabric of space and time to make that monster hide."
October 4, 2023
Half of the plot of this story is missing.
did-not-finish
October 16, 2024This book isn't working for me at all - some things don't add up, the emotional beats are off, and I was left more bewildered than anything. Could be better with a strong story edit + copyedit, but as is I'm DNFing at page 48. After liking The Orc from the Office I'm sad that the rest of the series isn't working for me.
did-not-finish
November 23, 2023DNF @ 50% - This isn't forever. I got myself in a book slump and need a fresh start.
Here's my notes while reading thus far:
I struggled with feeling frustrated with Gwen's constant string of terrible decisions and weird inability to find a proper private space for hanky panky (you're in a HOTEL! you have access to TWO hotel rooms! with beds!) rather than tantalized or invested in any possible related romantic outcome. It was a barrier to my enjoying the story. For me, it was like reading funny bits and pieces of the corporate evil overlord culture interspersed with awkward, cringey encounters Gwen has with Vladyr.
At least you're acknowledging it I guess?
I love Soven! Soven is still my top favorite of this series so far.
At least this is relatable!
Here's my notes while reading thus far:
I struggled with feeling frustrated with Gwen's constant string of terrible decisions and weird inability to find a proper private space for hanky panky (you're in a HOTEL! you have access to TWO hotel rooms! with beds!) rather than tantalized or invested in any possible related romantic outcome. It was a barrier to my enjoying the story. For me, it was like reading funny bits and pieces of the corporate evil overlord culture interspersed with awkward, cringey encounters Gwen has with Vladyr.
“We haven’t been ‘work appropriate’ since the airport,” I sigh. “But thanks.”
At least you're acknowledging it I guess?
"I don't know how to describe what I saw this morning while heading down to breakfast, except to say I didn't know a disembodied voice and a black shadow of a cloak could wear swim shorts and flip-flops. I know that a few people wanted to take advantage of the hotel's pool before breakfast, but I was surprised to learn Soven was one of them."
I love Soven! Soven is still my top favorite of this series so far.
"I don’t want to be seen for what I really am: a scattered mess of a person struggling with my body, because I didn’t handle my PTO properly beforehand."
At least this is relatable!
January 14, 2024
3.5 stars.
This series is a goofy, sexy time, overall. However, I did find myself struggling with certain things throughout The Gargoyle from General Management. Namely, it felt like the writing was more stilted and less smooth. Some of the sentence structuring felt so offbeat that I had to go back and reread them, multiple times to find the flow that would allow the sentence to make sense. I've had no issue with Prior's writing before, so I'm not sure if there was just a lack of editing here, or what.
There were also times where what was being explained just didn't seem clear. I felt like I had missed scenes because things were brought up that didn't seem to align well with the actual written work.
That being said, I didn't read this because I thought it would be a shining literary read of our times, yanno? I read it because I'm a weird smut reader who wanted a gargoyle to, ahem, smash their coworker, if you catch my drift. And that, my friends, I did receive 😏
This series is a goofy, sexy time, overall. However, I did find myself struggling with certain things throughout The Gargoyle from General Management. Namely, it felt like the writing was more stilted and less smooth. Some of the sentence structuring felt so offbeat that I had to go back and reread them, multiple times to find the flow that would allow the sentence to make sense. I've had no issue with Prior's writing before, so I'm not sure if there was just a lack of editing here, or what.
There were also times where what was being explained just didn't seem clear. I felt like I had missed scenes because things were brought up that didn't seem to align well with the actual written work.
That being said, I didn't read this because I thought it would be a shining literary read of our times, yanno? I read it because I'm a weird smut reader who wanted a gargoyle to, ahem, smash their coworker, if you catch my drift. And that, my friends, I did receive 😏
October 16, 2024
I didn’t expect to find such a relatable protagonist but then Gwen showed up with her anxiety, her attachment to her work from home life, and her video game, art loving self.
The whole novel is very in touch with the soul sucking corporate office lifestyle, including eventually the bonds that can be formed with your coworkers by just existing together in hell ❤️
The whole novel is very in touch with the soul sucking corporate office lifestyle, including eventually the bonds that can be formed with your coworkers by just existing together in hell ❤️
October 2, 2023
I had been waiting for this with bated breath and I was not disappointed. This series is so much fun and so hot and so very relatable. I felt Gwen down to my bones. And Vladyr… yum. Love me a MMC who lives for praising his lady/love interest. This series has me at a chokehold and I ain’t even mad about it 🤣🤣🤣
October 2, 2024
A monster/ monster romance where the final “love scene” is him literally giving her gold sticker stars and making her accept compliments about herself that are not dirty. Then a HEA where he empowers her to find a career path she enjoys? What is this?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2024
This was pretty funny and fairly cute.
I enjoyed the Lich storyline better, but this was still good.
I am really enjoying Kate's writing!
I enjoyed the Lich storyline better, but this was still good.
I am really enjoying Kate's writing!
September 30, 2025
she was mean and had issues. he was a gargoyle
October 5, 2023
“I’m not passionate about working a 9-5, I’m passionate about lounging around in my pajamas.”
Same Gwen, same.
The vibe is:
-workplace romance
-a gargoyle who just wants to give a helping HAND, or TAIL
-elevator scene
-the decimation of hustle culture
-sex whilst flying
-coworkers can be annoying but also friends
Same Gwen, same.
The vibe is:
-workplace romance
-a gargoyle who just wants to give a helping HAND, or TAIL
-elevator scene
-the decimation of hustle culture
-sex whilst flying
-coworkers can be annoying but also friends
October 30, 2023
I loved 'The Orc from The Office' so when I saw this book was excited to see more from this series!
This book focuses on Gwen, a siren, who is stuck going to a corporate retreat while in heat. On her way there she has multiple awkward runs with an attractive stranger who turns out to be her new coworker, a gargoyle named Vlad. During this retreat, the two constantly are drawn together and what happens on work trips stay on work trips...
The Good
I really liked Gwen. I hadn't thought about what it would be like to be an introverted siren. I found her dislike of corporate bologne to be really relatable especially as she deals with all her coworkers nonsense and tries to dodge all the social expectations they place on people just looking for a living wage.
The Bad
I really thought I was going to love this book but it fell kind of flat for me. I felt like the setting really held the story back from any real relationship development between Vlad and Gwen. The pacing was all over the place. This book is less than 200 pages but felt like it dragged on and on. I think again because of the setting. It was conference, interactions with coworkers then bar. Over and over. With the main couple sharing glances at each other or hooking up but not really. There was a lot of focus on how closed off Gwen was but I didn't feel like I really knew anything about him either, especially not enough for me to care about them being together.
Tropes:
— Workplace Romance
— Siren x Gargoyle
— Anxiety Rep
Horn Level: 3/5🌶️
Format: Ebook — Kindle Unlimited
The Rating
I give this book a 2/5🌟 rating. I really wanted to like this book but it just fell flat for me.
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This book focuses on Gwen, a siren, who is stuck going to a corporate retreat while in heat. On her way there she has multiple awkward runs with an attractive stranger who turns out to be her new coworker, a gargoyle named Vlad. During this retreat, the two constantly are drawn together and what happens on work trips stay on work trips...
The Good
I really liked Gwen. I hadn't thought about what it would be like to be an introverted siren. I found her dislike of corporate bologne to be really relatable especially as she deals with all her coworkers nonsense and tries to dodge all the social expectations they place on people just looking for a living wage.
The Bad
I really thought I was going to love this book but it fell kind of flat for me. I felt like the setting really held the story back from any real relationship development between Vlad and Gwen. The pacing was all over the place. This book is less than 200 pages but felt like it dragged on and on. I think again because of the setting. It was conference, interactions with coworkers then bar. Over and over. With the main couple sharing glances at each other or hooking up but not really. There was a lot of focus on how closed off Gwen was but I didn't feel like I really knew anything about him either, especially not enough for me to care about them being together.
Tropes:
— Workplace Romance
— Siren x Gargoyle
— Anxiety Rep
Horn Level: 3/5🌶️
Format: Ebook — Kindle Unlimited
The Rating
I give this book a 2/5🌟 rating. I really wanted to like this book but it just fell flat for me.
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October 23, 2023
I’ve decided that I’m going to seduce Vlad. Fuck it, sleep with a coworker. Maybe it doesn't matter. It's a work trip, it won't go on outside of that. Have some professional misconduct, as a treat.
The monster office setting is always something I'm eager to jump into, and after enjoying the first two books in series, it was great news to see this third book had released! It was a little disappointing that the setting wasn't quite the same office-type as the first two books, though there was still lots of content circulating around the beings that staff the office and their day to day tasks.
He glances around, cool as a cucumber. Or, let's be real, he's probably more like those prize-winning zucchinis.
Vlad was an A+ demonstration of the gargoyle species - from head to toe the author made -ahem- great use of his various parts! Give me a big ole' gargoyle wing to snuggle down in any day of the week and I'm there!
“I'll have to tell them she sang to me, and it was enchanting.”
“Well, it is traditional,” I blush. I hold myself back from apologizing for it. I can’t when he so clearly enjoyed it.
Gwen's inner voice was sassy AF, but it almost felt like we spent too much time in her head, at least in the beginning. Though I did like in general what made her It was fun when she finally stepped up and grabbed some courage at the end - the idea of a was funny and sweet and I loved how he embraced it all!
I literally just closed up a case at work where a human and an orc were being messily horny in the office, like no one else could see it.
I liked how the characters from book 1 and 2 were still involved around the office setting - I wonder what direction a possible book 4 might take us?
October 11, 2023
The lady in MR who has to deal with all the sticky offices issues that pop up (romantic or otherwise) between the monsters at the office is up and she's kind of a mess. Not literally. But also, yes, literally. I mean, her first interaction with a certain hunky gargoyle is while heading to catch a red eye while she's in her pajamas with ratty hair. Her second? When a TSA agent is brandishing her private toys in a not-so-private way.
Yep, Gwen wasn't having the best day ever. And Vlad got to see her in all her awkward, messy glory. To make things even more awkward, Gwen's heat is hitting and she's desperate to keep her identity as a siren under wraps. Which means this business retreat is hitting at EXACTLY the wrong time.
As for Vlad, he's trying to find his footing at a new company and he's VERY into Gwen. He's not put off by what she is and is willing to lend a helping hand if the situation calls for it. He also sees something in Gwen that she doesn't see in herself, namely that she's good at what she does and shouldn't try to diminish herself.
More than a few awkward encounters, a drunken kiss that works for all parties involved (eventually), a business retreat that is ROUGH on an introvert, a gargoyle who likes what he sees, and a lady who has to work her head around being very into someone she (kind of) works with. GOOD STUFF!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Yep, Gwen wasn't having the best day ever. And Vlad got to see her in all her awkward, messy glory. To make things even more awkward, Gwen's heat is hitting and she's desperate to keep her identity as a siren under wraps. Which means this business retreat is hitting at EXACTLY the wrong time.
As for Vlad, he's trying to find his footing at a new company and he's VERY into Gwen. He's not put off by what she is and is willing to lend a helping hand if the situation calls for it. He also sees something in Gwen that she doesn't see in herself, namely that she's good at what she does and shouldn't try to diminish herself.
More than a few awkward encounters, a drunken kiss that works for all parties involved (eventually), a business retreat that is ROUGH on an introvert, a gargoyle who likes what he sees, and a lady who has to work her head around being very into someone she (kind of) works with. GOOD STUFF!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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