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SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay!
Guaranteed a supernaturally safe stay!
(Definitely no murders)
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A scandalous ex-porn-star demon, and a morally shady billionaire vampire walk into a bar . . .
But this is no joke. It’s opening day at the SOS Hotel, and that lust demon? He’s my business partner. I know. What was I thinking? The suave, billionaire vampire however? He’s something else . . .
Creating a sanctuary for the supernaturals left here when the tear in the veil sealed was always going to be difficult, but it’s all I have, and I’m going to make it work. Despite the murders, the missing humans, and the psychotic real estate mogul who wants to bulldoze the hotel . . .
The SOS Hotel must thrive, whatever the cost. Because if it fails, I’ll lose everything. Including my life.
My name is Adam. I’m just the boring human who works here, and I absolutely, definitely, do not have any secrets.
Welcome to the SOS Hotel. What can possibly go wrong?
Warning: SOS Hotel is a wild ride with adult content, dry humor, gratuitous sex, drugs, alcohol, explicit scenes and language, multiple murders, way-too-much swearing, morally corrupt good guys, vicious bad guys, everyone is a sociopath, and holding it all together is one definitely-not-dangerous human. Oh, and it starts out as MM, but will be MMM eventually, when they figure that out...
Have a GREAT stay!
(Definitely no murders)
*
A scandalous ex-porn-star demon, and a morally shady billionaire vampire walk into a bar . . .
But this is no joke. It’s opening day at the SOS Hotel, and that lust demon? He’s my business partner. I know. What was I thinking? The suave, billionaire vampire however? He’s something else . . .
Creating a sanctuary for the supernaturals left here when the tear in the veil sealed was always going to be difficult, but it’s all I have, and I’m going to make it work. Despite the murders, the missing humans, and the psychotic real estate mogul who wants to bulldoze the hotel . . .
The SOS Hotel must thrive, whatever the cost. Because if it fails, I’ll lose everything. Including my life.
My name is Adam. I’m just the boring human who works here, and I absolutely, definitely, do not have any secrets.
Welcome to the SOS Hotel. What can possibly go wrong?
Warning: SOS Hotel is a wild ride with adult content, dry humor, gratuitous sex, drugs, alcohol, explicit scenes and language, multiple murders, way-too-much swearing, morally corrupt good guys, vicious bad guys, everyone is a sociopath, and holding it all together is one definitely-not-dangerous human. Oh, and it starts out as MM, but will be MMM eventually, when they figure that out...
Have a GREAT stay!
172 pages, Paperback
First published April 19, 2024
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January 7, 2025
I am loving this strange world!! It’s full of interesting, crazy things with secrets thrown on top of all that. The main character we follow is Adam and I liked him, especially his relationship with Zodiac. How he wanted to make Zodiac feel more like a person again and not just an object. I have to say they’re relationship could have been built up a little more but I also understand why it wasn’t. Plus there’s still a long way to go. Zodiac is Adam’s business partner and he is sassy!! I absolutely love him, he’s probably my favorite throughout this book ngl. His sex jokes and witty quips light up the story and made me laugh. I also liked Renyard, he's a standard vampire, gothic and always talking formally 😂. But I’m kind of glad that’s how he was written. I can't imagine him as anything else, plus there’s a drinking scene and that was amazing. Oh! And how could I forget about Tom, the snarky bartender, I really hope he stays. So, was the plot and world building fantastic? No. But that doesn’t even matter because I just had a blast with this book and I’m really looking forward to reading the next ones. I need Adam’s secret!! Certainly starting my year off right with this series.
March 18, 2025
This was an incredibly fun experience. I initially expected something entertaining but lacking depth, and I’m pleased to say I was entirely mistaken. From the outset, I figured out what Adam is (and I’m proud of that), but the story turned out to be genuinely heartwarming. There’s something undeniable about the theme of people finding a safe place to call home that resonates deeply.
The characters were truly enjoyable—yes, I may be overusing that word, but the book was genuinely funny. I caught myself having to stifle laughter in public more times than I can count. Adam is absolutely my favorite; he embodies simplicity in such an endearing way. For me, he is the heart of the story, and I eagerly anticipate learning more about his background. Reynard, the brooding vampire, charmed me from his very first appearance. I instinctively knew I would love him, and I was spot on. Zodiac may appear to be the comic relief, but he has layers that go far beyond that. I do wish I had connected with him more strongly through.
The romance aspect was well-executed too. The chemistry between Adam and Zodiac/Adam and Reynard was palpable, and I loved how Zodiac is the one who gives Adam hope while Reynard provides a sense of safety.
The relationship between Zodiac and Reynard started off on shaky ground, and although I don’t see much chemistry between them just yet, I am hopeful that future books will delve deeper into their dynamic.
In conclusion, this was a delightful experience, and it’s hard to believe I waited so long to read it.
The characters were truly enjoyable—yes, I may be overusing that word, but the book was genuinely funny. I caught myself having to stifle laughter in public more times than I can count. Adam is absolutely my favorite; he embodies simplicity in such an endearing way. For me, he is the heart of the story, and I eagerly anticipate learning more about his background. Reynard, the brooding vampire, charmed me from his very first appearance. I instinctively knew I would love him, and I was spot on. Zodiac may appear to be the comic relief, but he has layers that go far beyond that. I do wish I had connected with him more strongly through.
The romance aspect was well-executed too. The chemistry between Adam and Zodiac/Adam and Reynard was palpable, and I loved how Zodiac is the one who gives Adam hope while Reynard provides a sense of safety.
The relationship between Zodiac and Reynard started off on shaky ground, and although I don’t see much chemistry between them just yet, I am hopeful that future books will delve deeper into their dynamic.
In conclusion, this was a delightful experience, and it’s hard to believe I waited so long to read it.
January 19, 2025
I was provided an e-copy of the book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
✅ Characters
✅ Supernatural Hotel
✅ Vampires, demons, one "ordinary human" and other creatures
✅ Pace
✅ Plot
✅ Light and funny
✅ Sexual tension & some MM smut
🆗 World-building
❗️❗️Trigger warning: some drugs and alcohol, murder (non-graphic)
Adam Vex, who is totally, 100% human and has nothing to hide, and his partner, the ex-porn star lust demon Zodiac are finally ready for the grand opening of SOS Hotel. A hotel for the Lost Ones, the supernatural creatures who are now stranded on Earth and are struggling to be accepted by the rest of the world. Thanks to their powerful wards, every Lost One is guaranteed to be safe at SOS Hotel, or that's what Adam and Zodiac thought, but when they find a dead body in one of their room, and when members of the hotel staff start disappearing, Adam must find out what's happening quickly before the press catches wind of it.
This book is very different from the usual angsty and dark Ariana Nash, which is why she published it under the pen name Adam Vex. The humor, lightness, casual murder, and ridiculousness of some characters remind me more of Alice Winters's style, so if you are a fan of hers, you should give this series a try.
The books in this series are short and easy to inhale in one or two sittings only. Despite being short, this book introduces us to a group of eclectic characters, from the lust demon to the tech magnate vampire and the dysfunctional AI barman, they were all rather unique and silly at times, and they all made me smile.
Adam is very adamant that he is only an ordinary human, but it is made clear that he is not human at all, and is only pretending to be one to remain hidden. From whom is he hiding? What is he exactly? We have no idea, and I am very curious about it because Reynard was confused about it when he tasted Adam’s blood, and if the many centuries-old vampire has no idea what Adam is, it can only mean that he is something rare.
Adam is such a nice, kind, and sweet character, and it broke my heart to see how anxious he was to find Zee and to make sure he was alright. Those two have a special bond, both thinking that they owe their life and happiness to the other, and I hope they will find their happy ending without too many struggles (but I still want some angst, please, and thank you).
Lors Reynard is the first, and maybe only, client of the hotel, and his stay there is very intriguing since he’s a super rich tech magnat, who probably has many properties and no need to stay at a shabby hotel. He seems to be attracted to Adam, and while I do think that he is genuinely interested in helping Adam, and maybe getting more than his blood in return, it’s also clear that he’s hiding things, and that it will probably come back to bite him and Adam in the ass in future books. I have trust issues when it comes to nice, smooth-talking characters in Ariana Nash’s book, so I can’t fully trust Reynard yet. Still, the author also clearly said that the series will end up being a MMM, so unless Reynard f*cks up big time, we all know where this is going.
I loved Zee before I even started this book, thanks to the teasers the author shared on her Facebook group. Zee is a lust demon, ex-porn star, and he needs attention and lust to survive. He is sassy and quirky, and he made me smile every time he interacted with Adam. He is such a messy, over-the-top, and all-over-the-place character, but in a way that makes him very likable. He also has no filter, swears like a champ, and is willing to proposition anyone and everyone, even if there are clients or members of the press around, leaving poor Adam rushing in to try and save the situation.
Adam and Zee have a funny dynamic, where Adam tries to hold the hotel together, while Zee seems not to care about much besides himself and his fame, but he doesn’t feel obnoxious or selfish, thankfully. Still, it seems like a weird choice of a business partner, but at least he’s sexy and draws clientele with his allure I guess… There is obvious sexual tension between them, and I hope it will progress further in the next book.
The only thing I enjoyed less was the lack of world-building and the way Lord Reynard seemed to just shove his way into the Hotel, and Adam accepts his help without much questioning or suspicion. Still, I also realize that it’s normal in such a short book that there is not a ton of world-building and complex backstories. Maybe that’s more of a “me” issue. Iwant need to know more about Reynard’s motivation to help Adam, Zee’s dark past, the way the Lost Ones are living among humans and finding jobs, Adam’s mysterious past… I still have so many questions!
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✅ Characters
✅ Supernatural Hotel
✅ Vampires, demons, one "ordinary human" and other creatures
✅ Pace
✅ Plot
✅ Light and funny
✅ Sexual tension & some MM smut
🆗 World-building
❗️❗️Trigger warning: some drugs and alcohol, murder (non-graphic)
“A whole lot of cash, blood, sweat, and bodily fluids—and some questionable ritual sacrifices—had all been leading to this moment.”
Adam Vex, who is totally, 100% human and has nothing to hide, and his partner, the ex-porn star lust demon Zodiac are finally ready for the grand opening of SOS Hotel. A hotel for the Lost Ones, the supernatural creatures who are now stranded on Earth and are struggling to be accepted by the rest of the world. Thanks to their powerful wards, every Lost One is guaranteed to be safe at SOS Hotel, or that's what Adam and Zodiac thought, but when they find a dead body in one of their room, and when members of the hotel staff start disappearing, Adam must find out what's happening quickly before the press catches wind of it.
This book is very different from the usual angsty and dark Ariana Nash, which is why she published it under the pen name Adam Vex. The humor, lightness, casual murder, and ridiculousness of some characters remind me more of Alice Winters's style, so if you are a fan of hers, you should give this series a try.
Zodiac snorted. “You think he needs to stay here? Look at him. He sweats cash— if he sweats at all. What’s he need to stay in a shithole like ours for?”
Oh my stars, why didn’t demons come with filters? “What Zodiac means is, we’d be delighted to host Lord Reynard.”
The books in this series are short and easy to inhale in one or two sittings only. Despite being short, this book introduces us to a group of eclectic characters, from the lust demon to the tech magnate vampire and the dysfunctional AI barman, they were all rather unique and silly at times, and they all made me smile.
Adam is very adamant that he is only an ordinary human, but it is made clear that he is not human at all, and is only pretending to be one to remain hidden. From whom is he hiding? What is he exactly? We have no idea, and I am very curious about it because Reynard was confused about it when he tasted Adam’s blood, and if the many centuries-old vampire has no idea what Adam is, it can only mean that he is something rare.
It hurt, knowing Sebastien was Zee’s safety net, when I’d hoped I was.
Adam is such a nice, kind, and sweet character, and it broke my heart to see how anxious he was to find Zee and to make sure he was alright. Those two have a special bond, both thinking that they owe their life and happiness to the other, and I hope they will find their happy ending without too many struggles (but I still want some angst, please, and thank you).
“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I intend to get cleaned up, visit the bar, then perhaps stalk the streets and ambush an unsuspecting Twilight fan. They’re such easy prey.”
Lors Reynard is the first, and maybe only, client of the hotel, and his stay there is very intriguing since he’s a super rich tech magnat, who probably has many properties and no need to stay at a shabby hotel. He seems to be attracted to Adam, and while I do think that he is genuinely interested in helping Adam, and maybe getting more than his blood in return, it’s also clear that he’s hiding things, and that it will probably come back to bite him and Adam in the ass in future books. I have trust issues when it comes to nice, smooth-talking characters in Ariana Nash’s book, so I can’t fully trust Reynard yet. Still, the author also clearly said that the series will end up being a MMM, so unless Reynard f*cks up big time, we all know where this is going.
“I bet he eats raspberries with a fork,” he grumbled.
Raspberries? What? Trying to follow Zee’s train of thought was sometimes like trying to wrestle an octopus.
I loved Zee before I even started this book, thanks to the teasers the author shared on her Facebook group. Zee is a lust demon, ex-porn star, and he needs attention and lust to survive. He is sassy and quirky, and he made me smile every time he interacted with Adam. He is such a messy, over-the-top, and all-over-the-place character, but in a way that makes him very likable. He also has no filter, swears like a champ, and is willing to proposition anyone and everyone, even if there are clients or members of the press around, leaving poor Adam rushing in to try and save the situation.
“What do you think?” I asked him.
Zee circled it. His tail snaked up one of its edges. “A bomb would be smaller.”
“A bomb?!” I stepped back and eyed the box with alarm. “You think it’s explosive?”
He pulled an I-don’t-know face. “I just said it probably wasn’t.”
“Then why mention a bomb?”
“You asked.” He shrugged.
“So it’s not a bomb?”
“It could be. What the fuck do I know about bombs?”
Adam and Zee have a funny dynamic, where Adam tries to hold the hotel together, while Zee seems not to care about much besides himself and his fame, but he doesn’t feel obnoxious or selfish, thankfully. Still, it seems like a weird choice of a business partner, but at least he’s sexy and draws clientele with his allure I guess… There is obvious sexual tension between them, and I hope it will progress further in the next book.
The only thing I enjoyed less was the lack of world-building and the way Lord Reynard seemed to just shove his way into the Hotel, and Adam accepts his help without much questioning or suspicion. Still, I also realize that it’s normal in such a short book that there is not a ton of world-building and complex backstories. Maybe that’s more of a “me” issue. I
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September 2, 2025
I get it now.
Honestly, it can be ‘annoying’ when the same books keep popping up in your feed and you wonder what the fuck everyone has going on with this series.
But I know I can rely on my friends’ taste.
So, dear friends, thank you so much for constantly bombarding me with wonderful and funny reviews of this series.
I've finally managed to develop the right kind of curiosity.
And wooooooow.
Yes, you're all right.
I loooove Adam.
I loooove Zee.
Victor is hot, but I don't have any feelings for him yet, maybe later...
I've highlighted a ton of text passages, and since there are already so many wonderful reviews, here are just a few of my favorite bits:
We’re uh . . . having some trouble with the internet. The wards don’t like it you see. Something about ill intent. 🤣🤣🤣
Occasionally, someone had the misfortune of meeting me who also had the ability to see beneath my secrets. It was rare, but not unheard of. The outcome of such a meeting was always . . . terminal. 😳😳😳
“Reynard’s a fucking antique. You know he’s like a thousand years old or something? Probably creaks when he fucks.” 😂😂😂
Reynard smoothed his hair and tugged on his shirt cuffs. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I intend to get cleaned up, visit the bar, then perhaps stalk the streets and ambush an unsuspecting Twilight fan. They’re such easy prey.” 🧛♂️🧛♂️🧛♂️
I knew he loved purple. The hair, the clothes, always purple and black, but I’d never seen him so close before, and even his black eyelashes had sparkles of purple in them. The color of storms. His lips, slightly parted, had a plump, glittery sheen, making them perfectly bitable. He really was beautiful beneath his endless act to ensure everyone looked at him. 💜🤩💜
I kissed him. It happened so fast. One second I was watching his soft, glossy mouth form words, and then I was kissing it, with my hands on his face and my body hard against his. He froze for half a heartbeat, then shattered, and shoved me against the elevator panel, kissing my breath away. 🫠🫠🫠
Honestly, it can be ‘annoying’ when the same books keep popping up in your feed and you wonder what the fuck everyone has going on with this series.
But I know I can rely on my friends’ taste.
So, dear friends, thank you so much for constantly bombarding me with wonderful and funny reviews of this series.
I've finally managed to develop the right kind of curiosity.
And wooooooow.
Yes, you're all right.
I loooove Adam.
I loooove Zee.
Victor is hot, but I don't have any feelings for him yet, maybe later...
I've highlighted a ton of text passages, and since there are already so many wonderful reviews, here are just a few of my favorite bits:
We’re uh . . . having some trouble with the internet. The wards don’t like it you see. Something about ill intent. 🤣🤣🤣
Occasionally, someone had the misfortune of meeting me who also had the ability to see beneath my secrets. It was rare, but not unheard of. The outcome of such a meeting was always . . . terminal. 😳😳😳
“Reynard’s a fucking antique. You know he’s like a thousand years old or something? Probably creaks when he fucks.” 😂😂😂
Reynard smoothed his hair and tugged on his shirt cuffs. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I intend to get cleaned up, visit the bar, then perhaps stalk the streets and ambush an unsuspecting Twilight fan. They’re such easy prey.” 🧛♂️🧛♂️🧛♂️
I knew he loved purple. The hair, the clothes, always purple and black, but I’d never seen him so close before, and even his black eyelashes had sparkles of purple in them. The color of storms. His lips, slightly parted, had a plump, glittery sheen, making them perfectly bitable. He really was beautiful beneath his endless act to ensure everyone looked at him. 💜🤩💜
I kissed him. It happened so fast. One second I was watching his soft, glossy mouth form words, and then I was kissing it, with my hands on his face and my body hard against his. He froze for half a heartbeat, then shattered, and shoved me against the elevator panel, kissing my breath away. 🫠🫠🫠
October 10, 2025
I wanted something short, fun, silly and sexy and this really delivered on that in spades.
Fun supernatural world building that's a bit over the top and ridiculous but kind of charming for that reason. I picked this up by audiobook and thought the narrator did a pretty good job with it, although Im glad we spend most of our time with Adam cause the voice the narrator did for him was my favourite between him, Victor and Zee.
I'm appreciate that this book is marketed as a MMM from the get go so there's no 'love triangle' related stress and I can just instead enjoy the development of everyone's dynamics and relationships, the expansion of the world building and the mystery of Adams past.
I'm getting a lot of vibe deja vu to the Wilde Contracts books and I had a lot of fun with those so I can see myself enjoy these as popcorn for my brain and churning through a few of them while I'm driving around running errands.
Fun supernatural world building that's a bit over the top and ridiculous but kind of charming for that reason. I picked this up by audiobook and thought the narrator did a pretty good job with it, although Im glad we spend most of our time with Adam cause the voice the narrator did for him was my favourite between him, Victor and Zee.
I'm appreciate that this book is marketed as a MMM from the get go so there's no 'love triangle' related stress and I can just instead enjoy the development of everyone's dynamics and relationships, the expansion of the world building and the mystery of Adams past.
I'm getting a lot of vibe deja vu to the Wilde Contracts books and I had a lot of fun with those so I can see myself enjoy these as popcorn for my brain and churning through a few of them while I'm driving around running errands.
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April 10, 2024Adam Vex is the BEST.
Reynard sucks. Nobody likes vampires anyway.
Zodiac is AWESOME. I don't know him, and have nothing to do with him. We've never met. But if I did know him, I'd be in awe of his raw magnificence. What a hero, being fabulous 24/7 for us.
He must be so selfless and giving. It's an honor to read all about him in this SUPER GREAT book.
Everyone should read about Zodiac. And Adam, I guess.
PS. Adam, if you're reading this, I am definitely not Zodiac.
Reynard sucks. Nobody likes vampires anyway.
Zodiac is AWESOME. I don't know him, and have nothing to do with him. We've never met. But if I did know him, I'd be in awe of his raw magnificence. What a hero, being fabulous 24/7 for us.
He must be so selfless and giving. It's an honor to read all about him in this SUPER GREAT book.
Everyone should read about Zodiac. And Adam, I guess.
PS. Adam, if you're reading this, I am definitely not Zodiac.
October 26, 2025
5 fabulous and entertaining stars! For the audio especially - I devoured this and have even already finished book 2 already as well 🤭 I cannot wait to see all the other strange and marvellous things Ariana Nash has imagined.
Brilliant narration, Micheal Lesley has given these characters amazing voices to match their very individual personalities! Zee, Victor, Adam, Tom Collins - all so good. Straight into audiobook 3 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
First read Oct 2024 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I originally read this a year ago and never continued with the series but must say that the audio has really contributed to me becoming completely addicted this time! I’m been a big fan of some of Ariana Nash’s other works and loving this change of style and pace.
Brilliant narration, Micheal Lesley has given these characters amazing voices to match their very individual personalities! Zee, Victor, Adam, Tom Collins - all so good. Straight into audiobook 3 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
First read Oct 2024 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I originally read this a year ago and never continued with the series but must say that the audio has really contributed to me becoming completely addicted this time! I’m been a big fan of some of Ariana Nash’s other works and loving this change of style and pace.
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March 5, 2025 Out now in ebook, paperback and glorious (naughty) audio
Adam Vex and his hotel of supernatural misfits is an insane romp that’s too much fun to miss. Funny, sexy, snarky, and that’s just the ex porn-star demon. Add in a sex-adverse vampire lord, and a sweet, ridiculously naive human, and this insane story has all the hilarity you need, and some of the murders you didn’t.
You’re gonna love it. 😻
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Adam Vex and his hotel of supernatural misfits is an insane romp that’s too much fun to miss. Funny, sexy, snarky, and that’s just the ex porn-star demon. Add in a sex-adverse vampire lord, and a sweet, ridiculously naive human, and this insane story has all the hilarity you need, and some of the murders you didn’t.
You’re gonna love it. 😻
Link to the invite...
Link to the playlist.
July 22, 2025
4.25**** stars
I had a fab time with this audio, because of course I had when Michael Lesley is narrating fun stuff like this.
Also, I totally love that the official author of these books is the main character, Adam Vex. *lol and I’m very very curious about him! Let’s see what he’s getting up to next.
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SOS Hotel Series
Book 1 - For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Friendly Sanctuary... - 4.25 stars
Book 3 - Sleep With Us - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Great Service from Top to Bottom - 4.5 stars
Book 5 - No Rest for the Wicked - currently listening
Book 6 - Luxury to Die For
Book 7 - Your Final Resting Place
Book 8 - On the Road
Book 9 - Icy Reception
Book 10 - End of the Road
I had a fab time with this audio, because of course I had when Michael Lesley is narrating fun stuff like this.
Also, I totally love that the official author of these books is the main character, Adam Vex. *lol and I’m very very curious about him! Let’s see what he’s getting up to next.
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SOS Hotel Series
Book 1 - For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! - 4.25 stars
Book 2 - Friendly Sanctuary... - 4.25 stars
Book 3 - Sleep With Us - 4.25 stars
Book 4 - Great Service from Top to Bottom - 4.5 stars
Book 5 - No Rest for the Wicked - currently listening
Book 6 - Luxury to Die For
Book 7 - Your Final Resting Place
Book 8 - On the Road
Book 9 - Icy Reception
Book 10 - End of the Road
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January 23, 2025
LGBTQ+ Romance
Supernatural Hijinks
4.5 Stars ⭐️
🎵Narrated by Michael Lesley🎵 I was highly anticipating this series once I realized Michael Lesley was the narrator and omg he did not disappoint. That man has so much range! The voices he does are amazing and they are so well done that I knew who the character was from their voice alone after a few chapters without having to hear Adam Vex tell me who it was. This felt like watching a movie due to the acting. I cannot wait to listen to this whole series.
I needed a series like this. I have been so bored with the usual books I read and this gave me this crazy supernatural hotel with a whole cast of kooky characters. Every character won me over in their own way and has me so excited to learn more! I can’t wait to learn all their secrets and I found myself laughing at how absurd some of the things happening were. That said, nothing felt too silly or slapstick thankfully. If anything, I can almost relate to Adam Vex’s exhaustion at trying to do the right thing, help himself while helping others yet having the universe just throw a wrench in everything. It makes a person a bit jaded, cynical and feel like a bit of a loon so I just adored Adam and am so happy to go on this ride along with him. I also loved Adam’s business partner Zee (especially the voice ML does for him) along with Tom the AI bartender who made me cackle and Reynard, especially that scene when he tasted Adam for the first time. 🤣 So good!
So this series takes place in 2028 San Francisco after monsters tear through the veil which seems to be a very popular storyline recently but this one is different because the monsters aka “the lost ones” are stuck here, unable to get home and they are in danger. Adam Vex has created this supernatural hotel to protect these lost ones and himself at the same time. This hotel is the first of its kind and humans are very outraged at the idea monsters will be living so close to them. The hotel opens to humans protesting outside, reporters all around, a police presence etc so there is a lot riding on this idea working for everyone involved and things do not go as planned which makes for a very entertaining read. That said, there’s also a romance in the making although it’s not the main focus but eventually this book will have a MMM relationship between Adam Vex, a vampire and a lust demon. I am super curious how this is even a possibility with how much the demon and vampire dislike each other right now. I can’t wait to find out.
This series has 7 books and a Christmas short story and while that appears daunting each book is only about 170ish pages which made this audiobook only 4.5 hours. Don’t judge me on how long it took me to listen to a book this short! I kept getting interrupted. The only reason I am not immediately picking up book 2 is because not all the audiobooks are out yet, but they are all in production right now and being released fast. It looks like they should all be out by June so I may pause this until more come out and then listen to this again without getting interrupted a bazillion times to refresh my memory. I am super excited about this series though and can’t wait to keep reading it. 💗
Supernatural Hijinks
4.5 Stars ⭐️
🎵Narrated by Michael Lesley🎵 I was highly anticipating this series once I realized Michael Lesley was the narrator and omg he did not disappoint. That man has so much range! The voices he does are amazing and they are so well done that I knew who the character was from their voice alone after a few chapters without having to hear Adam Vex tell me who it was. This felt like watching a movie due to the acting. I cannot wait to listen to this whole series.
I needed a series like this. I have been so bored with the usual books I read and this gave me this crazy supernatural hotel with a whole cast of kooky characters. Every character won me over in their own way and has me so excited to learn more! I can’t wait to learn all their secrets and I found myself laughing at how absurd some of the things happening were. That said, nothing felt too silly or slapstick thankfully. If anything, I can almost relate to Adam Vex’s exhaustion at trying to do the right thing, help himself while helping others yet having the universe just throw a wrench in everything. It makes a person a bit jaded, cynical and feel like a bit of a loon so I just adored Adam and am so happy to go on this ride along with him. I also loved Adam’s business partner Zee (especially the voice ML does for him) along with Tom the AI bartender who made me cackle and Reynard, especially that scene when he tasted Adam for the first time. 🤣 So good!
So this series takes place in 2028 San Francisco after monsters tear through the veil which seems to be a very popular storyline recently but this one is different because the monsters aka “the lost ones” are stuck here, unable to get home and they are in danger. Adam Vex has created this supernatural hotel to protect these lost ones and himself at the same time. This hotel is the first of its kind and humans are very outraged at the idea monsters will be living so close to them. The hotel opens to humans protesting outside, reporters all around, a police presence etc so there is a lot riding on this idea working for everyone involved and things do not go as planned which makes for a very entertaining read. That said, there’s also a romance in the making although it’s not the main focus but eventually this book will have a MMM relationship between Adam Vex, a vampire and a lust demon. I am super curious how this is even a possibility with how much the demon and vampire dislike each other right now. I can’t wait to find out.
This series has 7 books and a Christmas short story and while that appears daunting each book is only about 170ish pages which made this audiobook only 4.5 hours. Don’t judge me on how long it took me to listen to a book this short! I kept getting interrupted. The only reason I am not immediately picking up book 2 is because not all the audiobooks are out yet, but they are all in production right now and being released fast. It looks like they should all be out by June so I may pause this until more come out and then listen to this again without getting interrupted a bazillion times to refresh my memory. I am super excited about this series though and can’t wait to keep reading it. 💗
February 2, 2025
Funny, completely OTT murder mystery with a bunch of interesting characters.
I honestly can’t tell you who the actual main characters are (if you think that, on a long run, there’s some kind of mmm romance happening here - not right now though, because this feels like an episode from a series with a longer arc).
So no, it’s not a traditional romance, even though we have Adam Vex (who co-authors the book 😂) and who’s one of the owners of the SOS hotel - a man who’s not quite as ordinary as he seems to be at first glance, and who has… feelings 😅… regarding his co-owner Zodiak (Zee), a former porn star/lust demon who I ADORED. And …feelings… towards the vampire Lord who had taken residence in the hotel and who seems to pop up whenever Adam needs him most.
And not to forget Tom Collins, the snarky android / bar keeper, who’s probably secretly running the show 😬
It’s hilarious, with an interesting world building where we get thrown right into, but that’s it’s not too hard to follow, seeing as the elements in it are familiar enough (vampires, sorcerers, demons, shadows and what not…).
On top of that, we have Michael Lesley narrating. Fair warning: he can be a bit much, but I LOVE the man with the 1000 voices 🥰
It’s not long (174 pages), and just what I needed right now. Not quite 5 stars because I feel like something’s missing, but an excellent start in a new series that WILL make you laugh out loudly.
I honestly can’t tell you who the actual main characters are (if you think that, on a long run, there’s some kind of mmm romance happening here - not right now though, because this feels like an episode from a series with a longer arc).
So no, it’s not a traditional romance, even though we have Adam Vex (who co-authors the book 😂) and who’s one of the owners of the SOS hotel - a man who’s not quite as ordinary as he seems to be at first glance, and who has… feelings 😅… regarding his co-owner Zodiak (Zee), a former porn star/lust demon who I ADORED. And …feelings… towards the vampire Lord who had taken residence in the hotel and who seems to pop up whenever Adam needs him most.
And not to forget Tom Collins, the snarky android / bar keeper, who’s probably secretly running the show 😬
It’s hilarious, with an interesting world building where we get thrown right into, but that’s it’s not too hard to follow, seeing as the elements in it are familiar enough (vampires, sorcerers, demons, shadows and what not…).
On top of that, we have Michael Lesley narrating. Fair warning: he can be a bit much, but I LOVE the man with the 1000 voices 🥰
It’s not long (174 pages), and just what I needed right now. Not quite 5 stars because I feel like something’s missing, but an excellent start in a new series that WILL make you laugh out loudly.
October 20, 2025
MERCY 🔥 I haven't felt this feral about a series in a while! Seriously, someone turn on a fan to cool me off or spray me with a hose or something because I need to calm down. I feel like I'm going to rip the curtains off the wall trying to climb them like a feral cat 🤣 I've already finished book two, and I'm just now writing a review for book one, in case you were wondering how my read through is going. It's amazing what you can achieve when you abandon everything else and lock in 😌
For real though, this has absolutely no business being as entertaining as it is, but I'M HERE FOR IT 🤩 Not only are the characters delivering on all fronts, the pacing is great, the story's engaging, and the humor has me chuckling all the way through. Don't even get me started on how Michael Lesley is narrating the hell out of this thing. Like damn boy you need to calm down too. You're only winding me up 😆
For real though, this has absolutely no business being as entertaining as it is, but I'M HERE FOR IT 🤩 Not only are the characters delivering on all fronts, the pacing is great, the story's engaging, and the humor has me chuckling all the way through. Don't even get me started on how Michael Lesley is narrating the hell out of this thing. Like damn boy you need to calm down too. You're only winding me up 😆
June 24, 2024
SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! was such a fun read. I love the character's, the hotel setting, and just the whole vibe of this book.
We follow Adam Vex and his business partner Zee, a lust demon, as they open up a hotel that acts as a sanctuary and safe place for supernatural's. In this version of our world, the veil split open allowing supernatural's to cross over but now the veil has closed. Leaving the Lost Ones cut off from their home and facing backlash from humans. The lost ones don't all get along as well, but the SOS Hotel has wards in place to make sure everyone is safe on its grounds.
However, the odds are stacked against Adam and it's not even a few days before trouble raises its head.
We follow Adam Vex and his business partner Zee, a lust demon, as they open up a hotel that acts as a sanctuary and safe place for supernatural's. In this version of our world, the veil split open allowing supernatural's to cross over but now the veil has closed. Leaving the Lost Ones cut off from their home and facing backlash from humans. The lost ones don't all get along as well, but the SOS Hotel has wards in place to make sure everyone is safe on its grounds.
However, the odds are stacked against Adam and it's not even a few days before trouble raises its head.
July 8, 2024
Absofuckinglutely loved this!
So funny, intriguing, nefarious ( every book that has the word nefarious is a 5 ⭐️ read, period!), sexy, incredibly well written, this new totally human Adam Vex is a genius.
I don’t have a single bad thing o say, Nada!
Incredible characters, very mysterious and I’m so excited to see were our “human”, sex demon and lord vampire takes us next. So I’m out to do exactly that!🤍💜🖤
“Welcome to just another boring day at the SOS Hotel” - and by boring I mean Party is on!!!!!
Ps: best bartender skills ever and at a special price, go meet Tom Collins 🫶😅
I received and eArc by Ariana Nash and this is my delightful opinion 🫶⭐️⭐️🖤💜🤍
So funny, intriguing, nefarious ( every book that has the word nefarious is a 5 ⭐️ read, period!), sexy, incredibly well written, this new totally human Adam Vex is a genius.
I don’t have a single bad thing o say, Nada!
Incredible characters, very mysterious and I’m so excited to see were our “human”, sex demon and lord vampire takes us next. So I’m out to do exactly that!🤍💜🖤
“Welcome to just another boring day at the SOS Hotel” - and by boring I mean Party is on!!!!!
Ps: best bartender skills ever and at a special price, go meet Tom Collins 🫶😅
I received and eArc by Ariana Nash and this is my delightful opinion 🫶⭐️⭐️🖤💜🤍
February 14, 2025
"A scandalous, ex-porn star demon and a morally shady, billionaire vampire walk into a bar…"
How can I say no?
How can I say no?
October 19, 2025
• paranormal • fun murdery mystery • m/m •
Omg this was so fast paced I could not stop! I did a mix of audio and eyeball read and it was marvellous! So entertaining.
The MCs name, Adam Vex - is this the Authors real name? 🤔 must investigate… I loved that.
I need a Tom Collins in my life… both types actually 😆 What a riot!
Zee was a fucking delight 😍 The sass! The diva energy 👌🤩
I said it was giving Hotel Transylvania MA15+ … I changed my mind to 18+ hahaha!
Fucking Fabulous alright ha! I loved it!
5⭐️
2🌶️
Omg this was so fast paced I could not stop! I did a mix of audio and eyeball read and it was marvellous! So entertaining.
The MCs name, Adam Vex - is this the Authors real name? 🤔 must investigate… I loved that.
I need a Tom Collins in my life… both types actually 😆 What a riot!
Zee was a fucking delight 😍 The sass! The diva energy 👌🤩
I said it was giving Hotel Transylvania MA15+ … I changed my mind to 18+ hahaha!
“To the SOS Hotel, the Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fucking Fabulous.”
Fucking Fabulous alright ha! I loved it!
5⭐️
2🌶️
May 11, 2024
"He was wrong. Wrong about everything. But mostly, wrong about me. He couldn’t enthrall me. It wasn’t possible. Because I wasn’t human, and never had been. And he could never know."
I am absolutely loving these shorter, funnier yet still spicy, character and story-driven books, from the fabulous Ariana Nash (no offence to Adam Vex!) SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! is book one of (at least!) three books in her latest PNR urban fantasy series, SOS Hotel.
Adam Vex is the human (or is he?!) hotelier narrator of the books. He runs a sanctuary for supernatural Lost Ones, the SOS Hotel, with the help of his business partners, the gorgeous lust demon Zodiac and the sophisticated billionaire vampire Lord Reynard, who may or may not be up to something untoward.
Throw in an AI bartender called Tom Collins who's intent on poisoning half the guests, a vicious demon called Sebastien who has a secret hold over Zodiac, a murder (or two) on the hotel's opening night, an interfering detective and a psychotic real-estate mogul called Gideon Cain who wants to see Adam exposed in all the ways, and you have the recipe for a perfect storm!
This is a MM PNR, with Adam falling for both his business partners in book one. But you just know this is going to end up MMM once the demon and the vampire sort out their differences - and who doesn't adore an enemies to lovers show-down?!
To be continued in book 2 SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous....
All the stars!
I am absolutely loving these shorter, funnier yet still spicy, character and story-driven books, from the fabulous Ariana Nash (no offence to Adam Vex!) SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay! is book one of (at least!) three books in her latest PNR urban fantasy series, SOS Hotel.
Adam Vex is the human (or is he?!) hotelier narrator of the books. He runs a sanctuary for supernatural Lost Ones, the SOS Hotel, with the help of his business partners, the gorgeous lust demon Zodiac and the sophisticated billionaire vampire Lord Reynard, who may or may not be up to something untoward.
Throw in an AI bartender called Tom Collins who's intent on poisoning half the guests, a vicious demon called Sebastien who has a secret hold over Zodiac, a murder (or two) on the hotel's opening night, an interfering detective and a psychotic real-estate mogul called Gideon Cain who wants to see Adam exposed in all the ways, and you have the recipe for a perfect storm!
This is a MM PNR, with Adam falling for both his business partners in book one. But you just know this is going to end up MMM once the demon and the vampire sort out their differences - and who doesn't adore an enemies to lovers show-down?!
To be continued in book 2 SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous....
All the stars!
August 20, 2024
Okay that was SO MUCH FUN and weird and addictive and cute and just… FUN! I was completely hooked from page one: the hotel setting, Zodiac‘s personality, Adam’s secret, daddy Lord Fuck-Hard, the murder and mystery, the snarky AI bartender Tom Collins… I loved it all! Super excited to continue this series 🧛😈
4,5⭐️
4,5⭐️
May 18, 2025
Fast-paced and silly.
This was really short, tbh, with only 150 pages.
Consequently there wasn't much depth or character work yet, I hope that gets better with the following installment(s).
This was really short, tbh, with only 150 pages.
Consequently there wasn't much depth or character work yet, I hope that gets better with the following installment(s).
August 8, 2024
4.75 stars ...
Was gonna go with 4.5 stars ... but I felt Tom Collins (our AI bartender) deserved a tip. 😉 I have a strong tendency to get more attached to side characters than the main characters ... in TV shows, movies, and books ... and Tom Collins is already one of my all-time favorite side characters! This is worth reading just for his snarky dialogue and shenanigans! Here's hoping Adam never gets around to "fixing" him! 🍸
Was gonna go with 4.5 stars ... but I felt Tom Collins (our AI bartender) deserved a tip. 😉 I have a strong tendency to get more attached to side characters than the main characters ... in TV shows, movies, and books ... and Tom Collins is already one of my all-time favorite side characters! This is worth reading just for his snarky dialogue and shenanigans! Here's hoping Adam never gets around to "fixing" him! 🍸
November 15, 2024
4.5⭐️ this was so fun! It’s like an MMM version of Hotel Transylvania. Funny with charming paranormal characters, action, magic, an interesting murder mystery, and spice!
I mean, it’s worth reading just for Tom Collins, the asshole AI-robot bartender that tells everyone to F themselves and puts cocaine in all the drinks.
I mean, it’s worth reading just for Tom Collins, the asshole AI-robot bartender that tells everyone to F themselves and puts cocaine in all the drinks.
April 22, 2024
I’ll get straight to the point: This was so much fun.
I loved the characters — well, except for Reynard because I really don’t know what to think of him just yet — and I enjoyed the plot greatly. I’m definitely looking forward to the next part.
I loved the characters — well, except for Reynard because I really don’t know what to think of him just yet — and I enjoyed the plot greatly. I’m definitely looking forward to the next part.
December 30, 2024
Fun, quirky, humorous with likable characters and escapades. It is very rushed though, and feels disjointed and as a reader I feel distanced from the story, rather than immersed in it. Like I was very aware the whole time that I was reading, if that makes sense.
September 12, 2024
Zee said if I leave a 5 star review...
Seriously, though, this was a great start to a series and I'm loving all of the dangling plot threads, like what the heck is Adam Vex? I didn't know this was MMM when I decided to read it, but the overall tone and vibe makes me think it's going to work for me. I have a new release burning a hole in my Kindle right now, but as soon as I finish it, the SOS Hotel binge will begin!
Seriously, though, this was a great start to a series and I'm loving all of the dangling plot threads, like what the heck is Adam Vex? I didn't know this was MMM when I decided to read it, but the overall tone and vibe makes me think it's going to work for me. I have a new release burning a hole in my Kindle right now, but as soon as I finish it, the SOS Hotel binge will begin!
December 27, 2024
I am massively looking forward to this book - I need it now!!!
Well, I've read it and let me tell you it was everything I was hoping for and more. Hot demon? Tick. Kind-hearted guy with a dark secret? Tick. Smouldering vampire with a hidden agenda? Double tick!
This book is fun, fast-paced and incredibly hot - mostly down to our resident lust demon Zodiac and his wandering tail. We are also treated to intrigue, peril, dead bodies and creatures from inside the vale. (I loved how it borrowed world-building aspects from her Pippa DaCosta work).
Adam gave me "Dom" Domenici vibes, with a good dollop of Ace Dante added into the mix, whilst Reynard was a vampire Kempthorne with hints of Vasili, yet this never felt like a rehash of previous books by the author. To me this is Ariana Nash at her best, I'm sure Zodiac will take full credit for that even though Adam is the real author 😂.
I am absolutely hooked on this series and am already halfway through book 2. I've always said a series gets boring after 4 or 5 books, but I feel as though this could be the exception that proves the rule. I certainly hope there are plans for LOTS of books because I don't think I will ever get enough of this trio.
Well, I've read it and let me tell you it was everything I was hoping for and more. Hot demon? Tick. Kind-hearted guy with a dark secret? Tick. Smouldering vampire with a hidden agenda? Double tick!
This book is fun, fast-paced and incredibly hot - mostly down to our resident lust demon Zodiac and his wandering tail. We are also treated to intrigue, peril, dead bodies and creatures from inside the vale. (I loved how it borrowed world-building aspects from her Pippa DaCosta work).
Adam gave me "Dom" Domenici vibes, with a good dollop of Ace Dante added into the mix, whilst Reynard was a vampire Kempthorne with hints of Vasili, yet this never felt like a rehash of previous books by the author. To me this is Ariana Nash at her best, I'm sure Zodiac will take full credit for that even though Adam is the real author 😂.
I am absolutely hooked on this series and am already halfway through book 2. I've always said a series gets boring after 4 or 5 books, but I feel as though this could be the exception that proves the rule. I certainly hope there are plans for LOTS of books because I don't think I will ever get enough of this trio.
August 8, 2024
Super fun book!
Fantastic cast of characters! Obviously Zee is the best! I still don’t trust Reynard! Tom is hilarious! And I’m intrigued by the new guest they added at the end! Five stars! I can’t wait to start book 2!
Fantastic cast of characters! Obviously Zee is the best! I still don’t trust Reynard! Tom is hilarious! And I’m intrigued by the new guest they added at the end! Five stars! I can’t wait to start book 2!
December 17, 2024
Added 12/24:
Look, I've read this first book 3 times in one year and I still laughed so much while reading it. I'm seriously looking forward to finish the series this go around.
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This is so funny and so much fun! Plus mysteries and secrets abound! I'm seriously looking forward to the next one ^_^
Look, I've read this first book 3 times in one year and I still laughed so much while reading it. I'm seriously looking forward to finish the series this go around.
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This is so funny and so much fun! Plus mysteries and secrets abound! I'm seriously looking forward to the next one ^_^
September 13, 2025
5⭐️
історія Адама відчувається для мене як це аудіо «yup that's me you probably wonder how i ended up in this situation», тому що пригод на жопцю Адаму шукати не треба, вони самі радо приходять до його готелю 😁
тут такі персонажі, в яких просто не можливо не закохатися:
адам -100% людина, ага-ага, який хоче просто тихо й мирно жити під дахом свого готелю. (в мене вже є ідея ким він міг би бути, але навряд чи я вгадаю 😅)
зі - демон хіті, але ж таке сонечко, його треба любити й оберігати від всіляких поганців, що покушаються тільки на його тіло;
рейнард - теж темна конячка, який явно переслідує свої цілі, але видно що хлопчики вже запали йому в душу 😈
ну і звісно - вишенька на торті - том коллінз, це не він зламаний, це в вас стандарти не такі ☝️
це неймовірно офігезна суміш гумору, сарказму, детективу, фентезі і смачнющої мм лінії, розбавлена краплею драми; я вимагаю хеппі енду для наших хлопчиків, нехай всі втрьох живуть разом 🍑
книжка невелика, але дякувати автору, це серія аж з 10 книг 🌚
історія Адама відчувається для мене як це аудіо «yup that's me you probably wonder how i ended up in this situation», тому що пригод на жопцю Адаму шукати не треба, вони самі радо приходять до його готелю 😁
тут такі персонажі, в яких просто не можливо не закохатися:
адам -100% людина, ага-ага, який хоче просто тихо й мирно жити під дахом свого готелю. (в мене вже є ідея ким він міг би бути, але навряд чи я вгадаю 😅)
зі - демон хіті, але ж таке сонечко, його треба любити й оберігати від всіляких поганців, що покушаються тільки на його тіло;
рейнард - теж темна конячка, який явно переслідує свої цілі, але видно що хлопчики вже запали йому в душу 😈
ну і звісно - вишенька на торті - том коллінз, це не він зламаний, це в вас стандарти не такі ☝️
це неймовірно офігезна суміш гумору, сарказму, детективу, фентезі і смачнющої мм лінії, розбавлена краплею драми; я вимагаю хеппі енду для наших хлопчиків, нехай всі втрьох живуть разом 🍑
книжка невелика, але дякувати автору, це серія аж з 10 книг 🌚
May 9, 2024
... rtc ...
April 30, 2024
This felt a bit disjointed. Everything felt rushed, but at the same time, I didn't have the impression that the plot or characters were deep enough to carry a full-length novel.
Not a fan of Reynard and the insane instalust at all, but having enjoyed other works by Ariana Nash, I am hopeful that the characterization will get better further into the series.
Not a fan of Reynard and the insane instalust at all, but having enjoyed other works by Ariana Nash, I am hopeful that the characterization will get better further into the series.
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