Coral Alejandra Moore writes character driven stories of connection and triumph. All of her books are kissing books.
Currently she lives in the beautiful state of Washington with the love of her life where she rides motorcycles, raises chickens, and drinks all the coffee.
As time is ticking down to the inevitable showdown with The Old One, Mari and her harem of boyfriends need to figure out how she can restore her power enough to take him down. As her group of men grows, so does her power and influence, with the hopes that victory and happiness lay on the other side.
What an absolutely delicious ending to this trilogy! I’m in love with our group of men… but most importantly, with our leading lady Mari! The journey that Mari has gone on to discover herself, her power and her past during this book was so fun to read about. I wasn’t sure how Madame Moore was going to add to Mari’s list of ever-scrumptious men but she DID and it was GLORIOUS. This book was jam packed with delicious & nutritious spice and it was everything I was hoping for. I hope to continue reading some of the offshoots we’re promised at the end because I enjoyed the world and characters the author built so much. I recommend this trilogy!
What I Loved About This Story: ✨ Supernatural & monster romance ✨ MMMFMM ✨ Fun powers, goddesses and shifters ✨ Kink exploration & interesting relationship dynamics ✨ Literally so much spice packed into a book it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via the author and Luna Blooms, but my review is all my own.
Wow, I was not expecting the secrets that are revealed in this book. Two more males join the harem, completing Mari’s family circle and helping to protect Vegas from The Old One. This book kept me at the edge of my seat and the ending is just wonderful even though I can’t believe Mari’s story is over. I can’t wait for more in this world there are so many characters that I hope we get to see their happy endings.
Considering all Mari and her mates have endured in this series, I think this book wraps up Scorching in Sin City pretty nicely. The final book in this series does have spoilers from book one and book two, so reading it in order is best for new readers.
Hers to Keep is a dark, emotional and fast paced romance with lots of spice. Our main character, Mariana, has magical powers that are linked to her environment but also her sensuality. And for reasons I cannot say because they are spoilers, she holds more magical abilities than anyone around her. However, being so unique causes lots of drawbacks due to the learning curve.
But as Mari (finally) settles into her role as co-leader of the criminal demon empire after releasing her most recent lover from the confines of his prison a new evil and darkness quickly follows.
Mari's magic is being pushed to and beyond her limits as she tries to protect her mixed paranormal community and her mates. But a deal made in the past without her consent or knowledge might put everything she's worked so hard for since her father's death in jeopardy.
There are so many details that would spoil this book and series for new readers that I cannot reveal in this review. But I want to say just how evil and manipulative Mariana's father was her entire life is too much for any one person to endure. She wasn't the only person he hurt but imagining the weight of knowing your father has done so much to you your entire life--I am surprised that Mari's character is not as tainted or spiteful as she could be.
Mari's character is kind, caring and fair to those she protects and especially her mates. The dedication in the beginning of this book is for the women who came before the author and discovered their individual power. I think that may be one of the key reasons I enjoy reverse harems and why I like this series so much. Mari is open and honest with her wants and needs and mates in her life take care of all her wants and needs like their second nature.
More women should be cared for and worshiped and pampered. In my opinion, that should be the standard, period. And I find guys or in this case, gargoyles, puma-shifters, demons and dragons taking care of a woman and pleasuring her in every way super appealing and enjoyable 🤷🏾♀️ what else can you really say besides that?
She goes to bat for her mates without question and their devotion and level of protectiveness matches hers at every turn. The evil and fighting for survival would be very exhausting but Mari lives a good life with her mates; I feel kinda jealous myself lol
Mari has officially ascended and so has the spice level in this sinfully good finale.
😈💋 Welcome back to the paranormal playground that is Sin City, where the monster boyfriends are hot, the powers are wilder, and Mari is finally embracing her throne as queen of chaos, kink, and criminal empires. 👑
Ever since she inherited her father’s demon-run underworld, Mari's been collecting enemies and soul melting lovers😏. But this time, a new demon shows up smelling like smoke, secrets, and sinful promises... and oh boy, it complicates everything. Especially when memories start resurfacing about the ritual that gave her power and the betrayal laced in her past.
What’s waiting inside this final book? 🦇 MMMFMM deliciousness 🔥 A sex witch whose power is literally powered by pleasure 🐉 Gargoyle, demon, puma shifter, dragon, and more monster madness 💥 Action-packed showdowns + a magical turf war 💞 Soft moments of healing, love, and absolute devotion 💦 A spice level that could power the Las Vegas Strip
Mari’s journey of reclaiming her magic, her autonomy, and her right to be worshipped in every possible way is empowering AF. She's fierce, vulnerable, and deeply loyal and her men reflect that devotion right back at her with zero jealousy and maximum protectiveness (and... other things 😏).
This book isn’t just spicy, it’s satisfyingly spicy, with emotional depth and a well earned HEA that wraps the trilogy up in the best way. Yes, there’s danger. Yes, there’s betrayal. But there’s also love, found family, kink exploration, and a heroine who finally steps fully into her power. And let’s be real... we’re all a little jealous of Mari’s monster buffet. 🖤
✨ If you love: Strong, sassy heroines Magical mayhem Polyamorous monster romance “Touch them and die” energy Found family with claws, wings, and horns And more spice than your favorite habanero hot sauce...
Then Hers to Keep is a must. Coral A. Moore delivered a wickedly fun, emotionally charged finale that had me screaming, swooning, and ready to reread from book one.
Vegas may never sleep, but I sure didn’t while devouring this book. 💀🖤🔥
The thrilling third and final book in the Scorching in Sin City series is finally here!
Something happened between book two and book three for me - I can't quite put my finger on it, but I was the most invested in this book by far. It could be the writing style, the 'closing of the circle,' or just feeling satisfied at the conclusion of the book that did it; either way - book three gets five stars from me.
Mari's journey is far from over, but getting to know her while she got to know herself was a privilege. She discovered and grew over the trilogy into what she was always meant to be. Her men, her monsters, whatever you want to call them - each distinctly had their own personality and way of loving Mari (and each other) and giving their support for everything that needed to be done to protect their city.
I wasn't sure if I was going to be accepting of yet another member of Mari's men, however - the addition that was made was done so in such a way that it was inevitable. Coral Moore has a WAY about her, let me tell you. She's so respectful to ensure that Mari is inclusive of all of her relationships and has this absolutely admirable confidence and wit about her. She does not play around when it comes to consent, and it is so hot.
We have a couple of pretty epic showdowns near the end which was more than I expected, but LOVED. I could not have imagined a better ending for this group of now beloved characters.
Thank you so much to Luna Blooms and the author, Coral A. Moore, for the honor to read and review Hers to Keep prior to publication and give my honest thoughts and opinions.
“That’s my clever girl.” A shiver tickled up her spine.
Spicy monster romance based in the one and only Sin City coming in HOTTTTTT! With magical and mythical creatures, mafia vibes, MMCs who worship the FMC, polyamory/why choose, touch them and XX, bonded mates, trauma and healing, and LGBTQ+ rep, this is the epic conclusion with an HEA for the journey that is Mari’s life.
This part of the story picks up with Mari who now that she has taken over her father’s business has a list of enemies that grows by the day. When a devilishly dashing demon arrives, memories of her hidden past surface and rock Mari’s world. Mari not only struggles to understand this demon’s role in her life but in the added pressures of an ancient adversary who seeks vengeance, destruction and nothing more than to see Mari and all she holds dear crumble. There is also the added mix of one or TWO new suitors to her harem of delectably mouth-watering creatures who worship her and are the perfect remedy for stress relief.
Fantasy monster romance at its finest. This third and final installment of the Scorching Sin City series has captured my whole being. I literally read this in one day and I am not sure if I even blinked. I love the way Coral writes, it's both easy to read and masterfully enchanting. Her characters are as colorfully diverse and in both their aesthetic as they are in their personalities and I am here for it!
“… if I had known how delicious you would turn out to be, I would have killed your father the second I laid eyes on you and taken you for my own.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy and am delighted about the final book in the Sin City series. The book gives a fitting conclusion to this trilogy and is filled with so much delectable spice, it might burn forever. Did all of it come together perfectly in the end? Maybe not for everyone. Some of the new entities and their actions/motivations seemed a bit spur-of-the-moment and could have been explored in a little more detailed manner on a less compressed timeline, but overall it ties the loose ends and supports the storyline nicely.
Hers to Keep is an emotional roller coaster with tons of great characters including the sex witch Mariana as the mfc and her ever expanding crew of incredible, scrumptious boyfriends. They all love, spoil and worshiped her - body and soul. A good thing that the very hot, enjoyable spice also powers her magic. More interesting and totally envy invoking is the fact that seemingly none of her mates are prone to jealousy and all of them are incredible in their own way. My favorite is hands down the newest addition to her collection of incredible characters which include a gargoyle, shifter, demons and even a dragon. I sure hope that Coral Moore gives us more to read about the mixed cast of characters from this book in a future installment about Sin City.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Tropes: Polyamory Why choose Paranormal romance Las Vegas setting Sex Witch FMC Shifter MMCs Touch them and die Bonded mates Trauma/healing LGBTQIA rep Final book in trilogy
This was a great way to end the series. I really loved the personal journey Mari went through and how each of her partners added to her experience. They were all protective and obsessed... and I loved it. Was this hella spicy? Yessss... but it works well with the plot. It's hard not to rate this book without the thoughts and feelings of the other two because it carries over, and you can't read this book without going through the first two. I liked the build up of the relationships throughout the series but I would have liked to see more world building in the first book. But once you get to the final book you have a good sense of what is going on, who's who, and how everything works.
Overall a quick, fun, sexy, and unique urban paranormal romance series. I highly recommend it for fans of urban fantasy, shifter romance, why choose, polyamorous relationships, and diverse characters.
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
I'm giving this one 3.5 to 4 stars because imo it wasn't as amazing as the previous two.
The spicy scenes were still spicy, the series plot was wrapped up nicely, and everyone gets to live happily ever after. So why wasn't it as good for me? I dunno. I feel like the group maybe got a little too big and there wasn't enough page time for each character. It focused too hard on the two newer additions to her harem and not enough on the OG lovers. It felt like the over-arching plot and sub plots was all resolved too quickly and easily to make room for more smut. Don't get me wrong, I was reading these books for the smut, but there was a plot and I was invested in it and I wanted it to get proper attention not "oh well, bad guy isn't a bad guy anymore" twice in two books. Maybe if there was a 4th book and the 3rd was expanded more, I'd have been happier. It just all felt a little rushed.
Am I a little sad that this one didn't live up to my inner-voice hype? Yes. Was the series still worth reading? Also yes. Coral is an amazing author and I'll read any ARC she throws at me with glee, just because this one book wasn't a home run for me, doesn't change that.
I’ve been eagerly waiting for the third book in this series, so thank you to the author for the eARC! I flew through this novel in no time. It’s fast-paced, full of action, and seriously spicy; exactly what I hoped for.
Mari has inherited her father's criminal empire, and with it, a growing list of enemies and dangerously enticing lovers. But things take a turn when a seductive demon from a forgotten past shows up, forcing her to confront buried memories of a ritual that awakened her powers. As tensions rise and trust wavers, Mari must figure out whether this newcomer is an ally or a threat aiming to steal her power and take over Las Vegas. To make matters worse, an ancient enemy with a vendetta against her father is closing in, determined to destroy the city and seize the magic hidden beneath it.
The story kept me turning pages, and even though it’s not a long read, it felt completely satisfying by the end. If you're into sexy monster romances with heat and heart, this trilogy is definitely worth checking out!
Somehow this series just got better and better and this final book had me on my knees! Watching our main character Mariana coming into her own and discovering herself throughout these books has brought me so much joy. These books are heavily spicy and that spice is so damn good. But, I also think the series has a perfect balance with it's spice, plot and character development. The spice serves the plot. Every s*x scene brings new revelations and helps Mari become more confident in being the absolute force of nature that she is.
Hers to Keep brought everything to an extremely satisfying conclusion. In more ways than one. 😉 Mari's final monster boyfriend joins the mix and proves that five monster boyfriends really is the perfect amount. I also think he's my favorite one yet. I love all of them for different reasons, but Ashdei just has me firmly in his grips. I'm a sucker for the arrogant demon boys.
What a terrific ending to the Scorching in Sin City Series! This series offers so many of my favorite things! Just to name a few...
😍 Why Choose 😍 Paranormal Romance 😍 Varying Powers 😍 Action & Spice galore! 😍 Strong FMC 😍 Fast Pace 😍 HEA 😍 Monster Mates
I loved Mari’s journey so much! I always appreciate a strong FMC and getting to watch powers grow! It is so flippin’ satisfying! I also really enjoyed adding new mates along the way! It really can shake things up and keep all the romance super fresh through a series! What a fun series that I will love to reread!
“Hers to Keep is the scorching third book in a series that explores the intimate lives of the paranormal denizens of Sin City. If you enjoy spicy, fast burns with a side of action, a sassy heroine discovering her power, and partners who love to share, this book is for you.”
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author and Luna Blooms. My opinions are my own. Thank you!
I didn't want this book to be over. I wasn't ready to be finished with Mari and her mated monsters. Hers to Keep was a fitting and nicely tied up ending to the trilogy with a few hiccups along the way.
This book brings together all threads from the first two books and answers all the lingering questions. However, there was so much to fit in and two new mates to explore, that I missed the OG 3 mates. I felt like they were a little overlooked. So maybe I just loved Cisco that little bit extra and would have liked him in every spicy scene. But this didn't detract too much. The group work perfectly as a bonded team to protect, empower and strengthen Mari. And she really comes into her own with her mated bonds complete in this book.
A brilliantly steamy, action packed and exciting end to Mari's trilogy.
I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy. I am sad to have come to an end. These characters have now become part of my life. This book is an amazing conclusion to this trilogy! I can't wait to see what author, Coral comes out with next.
Mari is queen. She is not ruling alone as she has her "men" standing by her side. They share a very strong bond. It is filled with tons of emotions and the spice. The spice is so hot that it is like a Carolina Reaper Pepper!
The pacing moved at a good fast one. There was not a slow moment. There was a lot happening, but you won't get confused. Again, did I mention the SPICE.
What a wonderful conclusion to Mari’s story in Hers to Keep, Book 3 in the Scorching in Sin City series.
Mari’s powers are growing and with one big bad out of picture another one comes in threatening everyone she loves. Revelations of her past come to light in this book and she learns so much about herself. We also get to see Mari’s relationships grow with Rio, Cisco, Dante, Dohal and new comer Ashdei and the lengths she will go to protect them all. They are all fiercely protect of Mari and will do anything to keep her safe in return.
With these new threats coming for them, Mari wants to protect her family but at what cost? Reading Hers to Keep to find out!
Hello Ashdei!! Love me a demon!! I feel like he was the perfect addition to their little group! Im actually kind sad their series is finished! I definitely fell in love with all of them over the course of the series and I want more of them 🙁!
Honestly a great ending for the series tho! Loved how much Mari came into her powers and how confident and strong she became! Also loved how much Dohal’s personality came out in this book! Aww I love him so much!
Plot? Good!, Characters? Good!, Smut? Gooood!!! Thank you Coral for giving me an opportunity to get to know these wonderful characters and enjoy this sexy and charming series!! 🫶
Funny that I am reviewing a book and saying it had too much plot lmao. If you give me MMFMMM and there isn’t a large group *activity* to conclude the trilogy, why am I not just reading any other smutty book??? But in all seriousness, I think there was too much plot because it got too complicated when it didn’t need to be. I think what would have been a better plot resolution to close the circle instead of only bonding with Ashdei, would be Mari needing to have a group *meeting* with all her boyfriends at the same time. Thus selfishly resolving my previous hang-up but alas, a girl can only dream.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Well despite the short wait, this finally hit our inboxes as an Arc, to rejoin these amazing characters! :D I knew the introduction of Dohal would be interesting, but this book was amazing! This book filled in more of Mari's past and growth. Plus, those new mates. This had plenty of spice and a great storyline as these characters faced what life threw at them. It was good to see Darveyn's demise, well deserved, I felt. The ending was emotional but a very happy one. Thank you, Coral, for a wonderful ride and amazing characters. This will be a series I will remember and enjoy reading again. Thank you also, for having me on your Arc team. :)
Thank you for the opportunity to review Hers to Keep as an ARC reader —- Rating: 3.5 stars / Spice: 4/5 peppers —- This is the conclusion to Mari's multi-monster love story. Our FMC continues to grow in her magic, and in her confidence. We get to know more about her history, as well as her newest love interests. I wish we had gotten more time with original characters though (I missed Rio!). —- Book 3 in a trilogy, must be read in order —- What to Expect: -Why Choose -Variety of Monster Men -LGBTQ+ Rep -Strong, Curvy FMC -More spice than plot
I have loved Mark, Cisco and Rio since book one. The addition of Dante, Donald and now Ashdei has only given me more to love. The conclusion of their story arc was very satisfying and entertaining. The world that the author has built that they can now play endlessly in excites me for what is to come. Not to mention this is the spiciest book of the trilogy and will leave you in a puddle on the floor. I hope we will get glimpses of Mark her guys and the dragons in future books.
Okay, so this is the finale in the Scorching in Sin Citry series, and just like the first two, this book pulled me in right away and kept me entertained the entire time. I love how all of the characters jump off the page and everything flows so smoothly. Mari and her mates are awesome and have such a great dynamic that you can't help falling in love..... Plus how can you say no to a spicy monster romance with a reverse harem?
You can't!!
There, I've said all I can say, because if I keep going I'm going to have too many spoilers. Just read it, you will love it.
The Scorching in Sin City trilogy finishes in Hers To Keep. Mari and gang are up against a new big bad and the spice continues to be front and center in this book.
A quick, spicy monster series, I like how each character brings out the best in each other while being completely different and how each book layers upon the last.
Thank you Coral Alejandra Moore for providing this ebook for review consideration.
I can't get enough of Mari's story. The character is one of the best I've read in recent paranormal romances and I couldn't get enough of her strength. She was passionate, strong, and smart in a lot of ways that didn't make her feel cookie-cutter. There is nothing Mari wouldn't do for her mates, and I loved seeing it.
All of the threads that I wanted to see wrapped up were but these characters are going to stick with me for a long time.
This book, this trilogy really, had been incredibly to read! Seeing the power the mfc posses and learning more about it was amazing! She was strong and powerful and I love that! The growing harem of males, let me fan my face to cool down! Wow they are all incredible and I can't pick just one I love more than the others! They are all unique and the differences in their personalities and interactions with one another was a lot of fun to read!
The perfect ending for this marvellous trilogy! The spiciness was even hotter ( didn’t thought it was possible) and the story line had me glued to the pages! I absolutely devoured this book. Mari had my heart and her progress and growth have been incredible. All of the guys are fantastic with her and gave her something special.
This was a fun read and the perfect way to close out this story! It's hard to not want to give all the spoilers, but this brings Mari's journey together in a beautiful way. I really enjoyed how each of Mari's men helped to heal different parts of her and the way that she came into her own power. If you like seggsy monster romance, this is a perfect series for you ❤️
This book was a great conclusion to this series! I loved watching (or I guess reading lol) Mari have intimate moments with each one of her partners and build that connection and bond with them. The spice was GLORIOUS and well-balanced with the plot 😍 it was a great read!
This was a great ending to the trilogy. I enjoyed seeing Mari's growth and the interactions between Mari and her men. This book is the spiciest of the books in the trilogy, and I couldn't get enough of Mari and her harem. I'm sad to see the end of Mari's story but can't wait to see what comes next.
Get ready for the spiciest conclusion to the Scorching in Sin City series!
I’m soooo up in my feels for this book. I didn’t expect to feel so emotional with how everything transpired.
We picked up immediately after the last book, with Dohal freed, and an even bigger threat unleashed. They need to prepare for the big bad that is coming for them!
But they may have another ace up their sleeves. Enter Ashedei: powerful, strong, winged, SASSY, very dramatic, and…a verrrry good boy:
damn she does it again, would not recommend reading at work with the amount of thigh clenching this book will inspire. it was delightfully spicy and wrapped the series up. another couldn't put it down unless I was forced 🤣