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Lakeside Cougars
Atticus Archer has finally caught a break.
After years of grinding away, making little indie games and releasing them into the void with relatively little success while struggling to sustain himself on minimum wage nightmare jobs, he has finally produced a hit. And after nine solid months of work, Atticus is burned out.
In a fit of spontaneity, he books a lakehouse on the shores of Lakeside, the quiet little town he used to visit over summer break with his family. Unsure of what he's actually going to do when he gets there, Atticus gets settled and hopes that his life will at last calm down.
Except that goes out the window when he gains the attention of the forty seven year old redheaded cougar in the next house down...
After years of grinding away, making little indie games and releasing them into the void with relatively little success while struggling to sustain himself on minimum wage nightmare jobs, he has finally produced a hit. And after nine solid months of work, Atticus is burned out.
In a fit of spontaneity, he books a lakehouse on the shores of Lakeside, the quiet little town he used to visit over summer break with his family. Unsure of what he's actually going to do when he gets there, Atticus gets settled and hopes that his life will at last calm down.
Except that goes out the window when he gains the attention of the forty seven year old redheaded cougar in the next house down...
502 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2024
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Misty Vixen
459 books344 followersHello and welcome to my website!
I am Misty Vixen (not my real name obviously), and I imagine that if you’re reading this, you want to know a bit more about me.
In the beginning (late 2014), I was an erotica author. I wrote about sex, specifically about human men banging hot inhuman women. Monster girls, alien ladies, paranormal babes. It was a lot of fun, but as the years went on, I realized that I was actually striving to be a harem author. This didn’t truly occur to me until late 2019-early 2020. Once the realization fully hit, I began doing research on what it meant to be a harem author. I’m kind of a slow learner, so it’s taken me a bit to figure it all out.
That being said, I’m now a harem author!
Just about everything I write nowadays is harem fiction: one man in loving, romantic, highly sexual relationships with several women. Nowadays, I tend to write more human on human stuff, but I still have a lot of non-human ladies in mind for the future, so if that’s your thing then stick around.
I’d say beyond writing harems, I tend to have themes that I always explore in my fiction, and they encompass things like trust, communication, respect, honesty, dealing with emotional problems in a mature way…basically I like writing about functional and healthy relationships. Not every relationship is perfect, but I don’t really do drama unless the story actually calls for it. In total honesty, I hate drama. I hate people lying to each other and I hate needless rom-com BS plots that could have been solved by two characters having a two minute conversation.
I am Misty Vixen (not my real name obviously), and I imagine that if you’re reading this, you want to know a bit more about me.
In the beginning (late 2014), I was an erotica author. I wrote about sex, specifically about human men banging hot inhuman women. Monster girls, alien ladies, paranormal babes. It was a lot of fun, but as the years went on, I realized that I was actually striving to be a harem author. This didn’t truly occur to me until late 2019-early 2020. Once the realization fully hit, I began doing research on what it meant to be a harem author. I’m kind of a slow learner, so it’s taken me a bit to figure it all out.
That being said, I’m now a harem author!
Just about everything I write nowadays is harem fiction: one man in loving, romantic, highly sexual relationships with several women. Nowadays, I tend to write more human on human stuff, but I still have a lot of non-human ladies in mind for the future, so if that’s your thing then stick around.
I’d say beyond writing harems, I tend to have themes that I always explore in my fiction, and they encompass things like trust, communication, respect, honesty, dealing with emotional problems in a mature way…basically I like writing about functional and healthy relationships. Not every relationship is perfect, but I don’t really do drama unless the story actually calls for it. In total honesty, I hate drama. I hate people lying to each other and I hate needless rom-com BS plots that could have been solved by two characters having a two minute conversation.
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January 14, 2026
It makes sense to me why ladies enjoy reverse harems having read a harem.
I know, I know. You look at the name of the author, you look at the cover of the book, and you think that it must be the most ridiculous book on the shelf. That’s what I thought when I was looking for a book about a cougar romance (older women, man 🥵) But I listened to a preview on Audible and felt good enough about it to spend a credit on it and was pleasantly surprised.
Make no mistake, this book was read with a specific purpose in mind, but I didn’t realize there would be more than one mature woman featured. Similarly, I didn’t expect the emotional gravity between all of the characters. Everyone came to the table with their own baggage, and everybody helped everybody begin to process it. They also banged each other’s brains out.
So it’s porn for sure, but it’s well written porn. I found enjoyment even outside the abundant intercourse.
Will certainly be finishing the series.
I know, I know. You look at the name of the author, you look at the cover of the book, and you think that it must be the most ridiculous book on the shelf. That’s what I thought when I was looking for a book about a cougar romance (older women, man 🥵) But I listened to a preview on Audible and felt good enough about it to spend a credit on it and was pleasantly surprised.
Make no mistake, this book was read with a specific purpose in mind, but I didn’t realize there would be more than one mature woman featured. Similarly, I didn’t expect the emotional gravity between all of the characters. Everyone came to the table with their own baggage, and everybody helped everybody begin to process it. They also banged each other’s brains out.
So it’s porn for sure, but it’s well written porn. I found enjoyment even outside the abundant intercourse.
Will certainly be finishing the series.
December 23, 2024
Despite the cheesy cover, this is a really good read. It’s the first book in at least a three part series. At 380 pages, it’s a serious read on its own.
This is a story of two best friend divorced cougars and a twenty-five year old lover that all have bad histories with families, husbands and lovers. Together they’re working through their issues. The insights into the characters, their histories, current relationships, where they are emotionally today and positive steps to move forward are well worth your reading time.
While the initial premise is a two week holiday fling for each of the MC’s, their outlook is evolving.
I started book 2 first. I’m happy I purchased and read book 1 to get the start of the relationships and some of their backstories. I have every expectation that book 2 will be just as good.
There are a lot of hot scenes - good that the young lover has considerable stamina. These scenes are more on the steamy romance level than the erotica level, but are still enticing because of the emotional connections being formed.
Definitely 5 Stars - I’m charging on to book 2!
This is a story of two best friend divorced cougars and a twenty-five year old lover that all have bad histories with families, husbands and lovers. Together they’re working through their issues. The insights into the characters, their histories, current relationships, where they are emotionally today and positive steps to move forward are well worth your reading time.
While the initial premise is a two week holiday fling for each of the MC’s, their outlook is evolving.
I started book 2 first. I’m happy I purchased and read book 1 to get the start of the relationships and some of their backstories. I have every expectation that book 2 will be just as good.
There are a lot of hot scenes - good that the young lover has considerable stamina. These scenes are more on the steamy romance level than the erotica level, but are still enticing because of the emotional connections being formed.
Definitely 5 Stars - I’m charging on to book 2!
January 3, 2025
Quick fun read. I liked all the characters and enjoyed thier dynamics and the budding relationship. As the author says both in and off the pages these stories tend to be very formulaic but I do enjoy the formula.
September 25, 2024
Another fantastic book by this author!
What can I say. This is another fantastic series by one of the best authors in this genre. This has an incredibly deep dive into the characters and the building relationship. The slowly growing relationship is beautifully done with some great dialogue and character interactions. I can’t wait for more!
What can I say. This is another fantastic series by one of the best authors in this genre. This has an incredibly deep dive into the characters and the building relationship. The slowly growing relationship is beautifully done with some great dialogue and character interactions. I can’t wait for more!
October 5, 2024
I enjoyed this book, and it's a solid 4 stars. It's heavy on the relationship discussion at times, and some of the characters have characteristics that are a little too repetitive in the author's works. And the MC talks in the same way most of the author's MC's talk.
The MC is an indie video game maker, and after a rough 9 months creating and fixing his newest game, heads to an old vacation spot from his youth to unwind. He meets up with a childhood friend, and a really attractive middle-aged woman that lives next door. From there, he hangs out and sexes up the women. Most of whom are "cougars".
The first woman is in her middle to late 40s, and a highly successful romance author. Her best friend is a neurotic but fit mess, and the childhood friend is drop dead gorgeous. All 3 have different mannerisms and bodies, but the author does have some ruts they fall into with their female characters. The women have baited him about a fourth, and have come to a tentative agreement to share him.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
The MC is an indie video game maker, and after a rough 9 months creating and fixing his newest game, heads to an old vacation spot from his youth to unwind. He meets up with a childhood friend, and a really attractive middle-aged woman that lives next door. From there, he hangs out and sexes up the women. Most of whom are "cougars".
The first woman is in her middle to late 40s, and a highly successful romance author. Her best friend is a neurotic but fit mess, and the childhood friend is drop dead gorgeous. All 3 have different mannerisms and bodies, but the author does have some ruts they fall into with their female characters. The women have baited him about a fourth, and have come to a tentative agreement to share him.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
December 15, 2024
Atticus Archer is a game designer in his 20s who is just starting to make a name for himself. His latest release is becoming more and more successful, but he nearly completely burned himself out in the process of getting it out. With enough money coming in for his immediate needs, Archer decides to return to the small town his family took summer vacations in.
While he's trying to figure out what to do with himself and recover from burnout, he notices his next door neighbor, Colleen. She's a gorgeous redhead in her 40s. They talk, hit it off, and things definitely heat up between them. What stars as a casual thing deepens slightly, and Colleen, really impressed with Atticus, wants him to start seeing her best friend Edith. Edith is trying to start her own business and is coming off a bad marriage (something she and Colleen share) and Colleen figures Edith needs to just actually relax and see that not all men are bad. Atticus, indulging in his attraction to older women, is happy to help.
Then there's his landlady in his rented cabin, who was a close friend from childhood. Kate, it seems, has her own designs on Atticus, and all three of the ladies come to an arrangement.
It was a fun read. Atticus has a lot more depth than you'd think at first glance, and he genuinely cares about the women in his life. I enjoyed this, and would read another in the series if the author gets to one.
While he's trying to figure out what to do with himself and recover from burnout, he notices his next door neighbor, Colleen. She's a gorgeous redhead in her 40s. They talk, hit it off, and things definitely heat up between them. What stars as a casual thing deepens slightly, and Colleen, really impressed with Atticus, wants him to start seeing her best friend Edith. Edith is trying to start her own business and is coming off a bad marriage (something she and Colleen share) and Colleen figures Edith needs to just actually relax and see that not all men are bad. Atticus, indulging in his attraction to older women, is happy to help.
Then there's his landlady in his rented cabin, who was a close friend from childhood. Kate, it seems, has her own designs on Atticus, and all three of the ladies come to an arrangement.
It was a fun read. Atticus has a lot more depth than you'd think at first glance, and he genuinely cares about the women in his life. I enjoyed this, and would read another in the series if the author gets to one.
September 25, 2024
Yeah. I liked this one.
I feel like Misty might have another banger of a series in her hands here. It felt like it hit some similar notes to Our Own Way but it's still very much it's own thing and the whole cougar aspect is NOT just a gimmick to attract a certain crowd. The older women introduced in this one feel very real, they have their own histories and the age gap is something that is discussed because that is something that should be discussed when ones partner(s) is 2 decades older than the other.
Now for the usual misty vixen stuff. There is the usual ranting from the characters about societal aspects and crap parents. If you don't like that part of her writing then this one isn't gonna change that for you.
The spice in this one is VERY nice.
There is one part of the book that I feel could have been done better and that was the parts with the childhood friend. She was... Fine. Honestly the two older women very much overshadowed her but she kinda got, what felt like, shoved back into the story. It didn't really take away anything from the book for me but I think it could have been done... Smoother?
Conclusion: This one was a lot of fun and I think it's worth reading and am very much looking forward to the sequel and hopefully more beyond.
I feel like Misty might have another banger of a series in her hands here. It felt like it hit some similar notes to Our Own Way but it's still very much it's own thing and the whole cougar aspect is NOT just a gimmick to attract a certain crowd. The older women introduced in this one feel very real, they have their own histories and the age gap is something that is discussed because that is something that should be discussed when ones partner(s) is 2 decades older than the other.
Now for the usual misty vixen stuff. There is the usual ranting from the characters about societal aspects and crap parents. If you don't like that part of her writing then this one isn't gonna change that for you.
The spice in this one is VERY nice.
There is one part of the book that I feel could have been done better and that was the parts with the childhood friend. She was... Fine. Honestly the two older women very much overshadowed her but she kinda got, what felt like, shoved back into the story. It didn't really take away anything from the book for me but I think it could have been done... Smoother?
Conclusion: This one was a lot of fun and I think it's worth reading and am very much looking forward to the sequel and hopefully more beyond.
November 3, 2024
Lakeside Cougar A Hit
I just finished Lakeside Cougars and I was so disappointed that Book 2 isn’t out yet. I loved this story and the characters. There are many signs to look for when deciding how good a story is. This story is on target with character development and story development. There is no disappointment with these. As I approached the end of the book I was so looking forward to having a Book 2. I am glad to know that there is a Book 2 in the works.
I just finished Lakeside Cougars and I was so disappointed that Book 2 isn’t out yet. I loved this story and the characters. There are many signs to look for when deciding how good a story is. This story is on target with character development and story development. There is no disappointment with these. As I approached the end of the book I was so looking forward to having a Book 2. I am glad to know that there is a Book 2 in the works.
January 21, 2025
a very entertaining story
I enjoyed the way the story started and the characters are well fleshed out so to speak. the conversations between the characters are sometimes emotionally Laden and make for a realistic View of what's going on between them. this is a spicy novel and well done and done in taste although I wish there was more action and a little less spicy scenes, but that's just my opinion. for me it was a good entertaining afternoon read.
I enjoyed the way the story started and the characters are well fleshed out so to speak. the conversations between the characters are sometimes emotionally Laden and make for a realistic View of what's going on between them. this is a spicy novel and well done and done in taste although I wish there was more action and a little less spicy scenes, but that's just my opinion. for me it was a good entertaining afternoon read.
March 10, 2025
This is the first book of the author’s I have read, and I really enjoyed it, totally engaged in the characters and the relationships they have with each other! The story flies by and after I knew it I was done, looking forward to where the story goes from here and looking forward to the next book in the series! It’s a great read for anyone who likes a good romance story with some struggles that they deal with!
September 26, 2024
Great new series!
This book is similar to "Our Own Way," but that is one of my favorite slice of life series ever! Misty loves exploring deep relationship topics that you don't see a lot of author get into. It reminds me a lot of how my wife and I communicate, and we have a very strong relationship because of that. Looking forward to the next book!
This book is similar to "Our Own Way," but that is one of my favorite slice of life series ever! Misty loves exploring deep relationship topics that you don't see a lot of author get into. It reminds me a lot of how my wife and I communicate, and we have a very strong relationship because of that. Looking forward to the next book!
October 2, 2024
Great Storyline
Character and relationships are both interesting and believable. While the MC is growing and becoming more sensitive to the other characters, they are blossoming in their own way and becoming less isolated and better adjusted. The author has a real talent for creating detailed plausible character personalities. I can’t wait for book2.
Character and relationships are both interesting and believable. While the MC is growing and becoming more sensitive to the other characters, they are blossoming in their own way and becoming less isolated and better adjusted. The author has a real talent for creating detailed plausible character personalities. I can’t wait for book2.
November 2, 2024
Another Great Story
Misty Vixen is a superlative writer. Bringing different characters together in a unique fashion. Atticus needed to get away from his life and decompress. He finds three women who he clicks with and the explore an unconventional relationship. I'm looking forward to the next book!
Misty Vixen is a superlative writer. Bringing different characters together in a unique fashion. Atticus needed to get away from his life and decompress. He finds three women who he clicks with and the explore an unconventional relationship. I'm looking forward to the next book!
August 24, 2025
Perhaps the reason why humanity learned how to read and write, so in the far future we could enjoy this.
Basically a harem book, but instead of being just about hot milfs, it has this only in fantasy: every character talks like they're a therapist or just live in this world where people talk openly about their boundaries have no misunderstandings and just are kind and hot.
This is art.
Basically a harem book, but instead of being just about hot milfs, it has this only in fantasy: every character talks like they're a therapist or just live in this world where people talk openly about their boundaries have no misunderstandings and just are kind and hot.
This is art.
September 26, 2024
Romance the Cougars!
This one was a Misty Vixen book to the nines! I say that in a good way. This one had great complex characters that hit the ground running and really made for an enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next one!
This one was a Misty Vixen book to the nines! I say that in a good way. This one had great complex characters that hit the ground running and really made for an enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next one!
October 1, 2024
Chef's kiss
If you like good chemistry, happy feels, supportive partners and amazing, fully realized characters, then this is the book for you. Despite being Lakeside Cougars, I really hope Kate can be a permanent part of things as well.
If you like good chemistry, happy feels, supportive partners and amazing, fully realized characters, then this is the book for you. Despite being Lakeside Cougars, I really hope Kate can be a permanent part of things as well.
October 1, 2024
fantastic slice of life
If you like a chatty romance where consent is sexy and people talk about their relationships in healthy ways, this is it. People here seem like real people with real concerns. Their ability to communicate healthily mighta be magical but I’m here for it.
If you like a chatty romance where consent is sexy and people talk about their relationships in healthy ways, this is it. People here seem like real people with real concerns. Their ability to communicate healthily mighta be magical but I’m here for it.
November 14, 2024
Misty knows best in my opinion
I am a huge fan of MV so I’m probably a little biased. I love this first start of this series and can’t wait for the next. Gives me all the good feels. In this shity world and time it means a lot.
I am a huge fan of MV so I’m probably a little biased. I love this first start of this series and can’t wait for the next. Gives me all the good feels. In this shity world and time it means a lot.
October 2, 2025
Very good for a great surprise
There are a lot of books in the cheaper rack that seem to offer, uh, less literary and more down and dirty stories. This was well written and concentrated on exploring relationships that normally would have been glossed over.
There are a lot of books in the cheaper rack that seem to offer, uh, less literary and more down and dirty stories. This was well written and concentrated on exploring relationships that normally would have been glossed over.
September 25, 2024
Emotionally raw with a dash of spice!
I wasn't prepared for the relatable emotional struggles, yet I loved every minute of it. Beautifully written and excited for the next part!
I wasn't prepared for the relatable emotional struggles, yet I loved every minute of it. Beautifully written and excited for the next part!
September 26, 2024
Such a great story
Well written. The characters felt very real. The conversations were so freaking awesome. I had a really great time reading this book.
Well written. The characters felt very real. The conversations were so freaking awesome. I had a really great time reading this book.
October 2, 2024
fun and hot
I love the low stakes slice of life in this novel. The characters are great and the women are hot which is most important in this type of book. I look forward to book 2
I love the low stakes slice of life in this novel. The characters are great and the women are hot which is most important in this type of book. I look forward to book 2
October 7, 2024
Good story of life and insecurities that we all have
November 24, 2024
Fantastic 🤩
I loved this story! I can't wait for book two. Easily five stars. I highly recommend it to anyone! Great job Misty!
I loved this story! I can't wait for book two. Easily five stars. I highly recommend it to anyone! Great job Misty!
December 15, 2025
Despite my initial misgivings for the genre a found myself enjoying the characters and story. is it Shakespeare, no. Is it smut, yeah. Is it good smut, hell yeah!
September 25, 2024
Meh...
As per usual from this author... Just couldnt make it through. Characters are so bland and uninteresting with the most AI generated dialogue. Alot of spelling and grammar mistakes in the first 100 pages alone.
As per usual from this author... Just couldnt make it through. Characters are so bland and uninteresting with the most AI generated dialogue. Alot of spelling and grammar mistakes in the first 100 pages alone.
August 26, 2025
Hot and spicy 🥵❤️🔥
Was looking for a light but spicy read, and this did the job. There were some cute aspects to this one, and the characters weren’t flat at all. This is my first book from the author so I can’t compare it to her other works, but I think this was done well.
Was looking for a light but spicy read, and this did the job. There were some cute aspects to this one, and the characters weren’t flat at all. This is my first book from the author so I can’t compare it to her other works, but I think this was done well.
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