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Loren sold his soul for love and, for love, he may risk eternity.As a hellhound, Loren has given his life to the service of his demonic owner, but he keeps one thing for his relationship with a phoenix named Indy. Protecting Indy from those who would exploit his power has always been paramount to Loren, but it becomes far more difficult when word of the phoenix reaches Hell.
Rumors that a phoenix’s tears can purify even the most corrupted soul make Indy a valuable asset to any demon, and Loren’s owner is no exception.
Intervening in the hunt for the phoenix would reveal Loren’s treachery and guarantee his death, but he can’t stand by and allow the destruction of the man he loves.
His devotion cost him dearly before, and now he may pay the ultimate price.
Rumors that a phoenix’s tears can purify even the most corrupted soul make Indy a valuable asset to any demon, and Loren’s owner is no exception.
Intervening in the hunt for the phoenix would reveal Loren’s treachery and guarantee his death, but he can’t stand by and allow the destruction of the man he loves.
His devotion cost him dearly before, and now he may pay the ultimate price.
360 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2025
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Quinn Cameron
12 books104 followersQuinn Cameron writes queer romance stories packed with fantasy, paranormal intrigue, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
She thrives on damaged characters, tragic backstories, and the sweet, sweet agony of hurt/comfort—because what's love without a little emotional devastation first?
No matter how much angst she puts her characters through, she guarantees a happily ever after (or at least a very satisfying "about damn time").
When she's not torturing fictional souls, she can be found daydreaming, sipping iced lattes, and thinking up new ways to make her readers yell at their Kindles.
She thrives on damaged characters, tragic backstories, and the sweet, sweet agony of hurt/comfort—because what's love without a little emotional devastation first?
No matter how much angst she puts her characters through, she guarantees a happily ever after (or at least a very satisfying "about damn time").
When she's not torturing fictional souls, she can be found daydreaming, sipping iced lattes, and thinking up new ways to make her readers yell at their Kindles.
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March 7, 2025
DNF at 50%....please don't get mad at me 🤣
I was a fan of Quinn's debut series 'Marionette', so had high hopes for their next release, so trust me when I say no one is more disappointed than I am that this didn't work for me.
I enjoy the way that Quinn write her books but there was just a few too many tropes and story lines that I couldn't vibe with. I'm really not a fan of the amnesia trope and I probably should have just skipped this based on that alone, but I'm always keen to retry things periodically and check if my feelings about certain tropes have changed or if there is a hidden gem out there that I just didn't know about.
My issues first started when I was a bit confused about how Indys suicidal ideation and his drug addiction presented and worked. The fact that decades of hard core drug addiction was meant to be addressed with 6 weeks of rehab felt a bit unrealistic, especially given the whole point of rehab includes exploring and unpacking triggers and high risk situations, which doesn't really work if you have no memories? My brain kept slipping to the real world and wondering that if Indy is so long lived, alongside his drug addiction, would that have a physical impact on his appearance? Where does the line of the impact of the drug use stop? Cause like decades of drug use does a number on your skin and teeth.
Further to that, I found that I didn't really enjoy a lot of Loren's story lines. I initially didn't mind that Loren was stuck in servitude to Moira (his demon Mistress) until the point of the story in which she started ordering him into nonconsenual sexual service. The fact that the story didn't seem to treat what was essentially repeated rapes with the gravitas that it should left a bad taste in my mouth.
Also, whilst I appreciate the effort in providing context to why Loren sold his soul to become a Hellhound, I didn't enjoy the introductory flash back scene being a jump scare to his ex being balls deep in Loren's mouth. And repeatedly jumping back in time to another relationship, intimate scenes and all, wasnt an enjoyable time for me.
I'll give kudos to Quinn for trying a romance with some different supernatural beings, I certainly haven't come across a romance between a Phoenix and a Hellhound. I did find myself wondering at times about the boundaries of the world building, like we have witches, demons, hellhounds and pheonix's... But is that it? Just seems like an odd place to draw a line in the sand and have no other supernatural creatures? But I guess the joys of being the creator of your own universe is you can do whatever you want.
I acknowledge that these questions might have been answered in the second half of the book but by that point I had kind of checked out enough that I no longer cared and all the angst and drama just felt a bit like trauma porn. I did a skim read to see that the story was going in the direction I suspected it would and when it is was, was happy to leave it there.
That being said, I am totally in the minority and there are a lot of people who seem to have loved this, so your milage my vary and take this review with a grain of salt cause it's all my personal feelings.
I wish I could love this one as much as everyone else seems to have, alas.....
I received a copy of this book from the author as an ARC and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
I was a fan of Quinn's debut series 'Marionette', so had high hopes for their next release, so trust me when I say no one is more disappointed than I am that this didn't work for me.
I enjoy the way that Quinn write her books but there was just a few too many tropes and story lines that I couldn't vibe with. I'm really not a fan of the amnesia trope and I probably should have just skipped this based on that alone, but I'm always keen to retry things periodically and check if my feelings about certain tropes have changed or if there is a hidden gem out there that I just didn't know about.
My issues first started when I was a bit confused about how Indys suicidal ideation and his drug addiction presented and worked. The fact that decades of hard core drug addiction was meant to be addressed with 6 weeks of rehab felt a bit unrealistic, especially given the whole point of rehab includes exploring and unpacking triggers and high risk situations, which doesn't really work if you have no memories? My brain kept slipping to the real world and wondering that if Indy is so long lived, alongside his drug addiction, would that have a physical impact on his appearance? Where does the line of the impact of the drug use stop? Cause like decades of drug use does a number on your skin and teeth.
Further to that, I found that I didn't really enjoy a lot of Loren's story lines. I initially didn't mind that Loren was stuck in servitude to Moira (his demon Mistress) until the point of the story in which she started ordering him into nonconsenual sexual service. The fact that the story didn't seem to treat what was essentially repeated rapes with the gravitas that it should left a bad taste in my mouth.
Also, whilst I appreciate the effort in providing context to why Loren sold his soul to become a Hellhound, I didn't enjoy the introductory flash back scene being a jump scare to his ex being balls deep in Loren's mouth. And repeatedly jumping back in time to another relationship, intimate scenes and all, wasnt an enjoyable time for me.
I'll give kudos to Quinn for trying a romance with some different supernatural beings, I certainly haven't come across a romance between a Phoenix and a Hellhound. I did find myself wondering at times about the boundaries of the world building, like we have witches, demons, hellhounds and pheonix's... But is that it? Just seems like an odd place to draw a line in the sand and have no other supernatural creatures? But I guess the joys of being the creator of your own universe is you can do whatever you want.
I acknowledge that these questions might have been answered in the second half of the book but by that point I had kind of checked out enough that I no longer cared and all the angst and drama just felt a bit like trauma porn. I did a skim read to see that the story was going in the direction I suspected it would and when it is was, was happy to leave it there.
That being said, I am totally in the minority and there are a lot of people who seem to have loved this, so your milage my vary and take this review with a grain of salt cause it's all my personal feelings.
I wish I could love this one as much as everyone else seems to have, alas.....
I received a copy of this book from the author as an ARC and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
June 25, 2025
5⭐ – “Precious. Treasure. Mate. Mine.”
(...and yes, I cried. Repeatedly.)
Quinn Cameron needs to be stopped. Or maybe crowned. Possibly both. I haven’t cried this hard over fictional soulmates in a long time—and I knew going in this would hurt. I just didn’t know how much.
Loren is a hellhound—literally. His soul was taken and twisted into obedience by the world’s worst demon boss, Moira (perfect character for hating). But even bound, even broken, Loren’s loyalty to Indy never wavers. Indy, the phoenix who keeps burning out far too young, is all the color of the rainbow,wild and sweet and so, so tired. His addiction keeps dragging him back down, and every time he dies, he comes back remembering fire, drugs… and Loren last. That alone is enough to gut you. But it’s the way Loren still reaches for him—still calls him "Precious. Treasure. Mate. Mine."—that really destroyed me. Knowing the reason behing Indy's addiction... sobbing mess...
Their love is epic. Cosmic. Unshakable. But it’s also steeped in grief and loneliness and a century’s worth of heartbreak. Indy’s life burns fast. Loren’s pain runs deep. And the way this book lets you feel both? I wasn’t ready.
There’s no tidy resolution here—this is the first in a duet, and the cliffhanger is vicious. But honestly? I’d go through it all again. The devotion, the sorrow, the small, tender moments… it’s all worth it.
My heart belongs to a hellhound and his twink made of fire.🐦🔥🔥🌈
PS: Also this cover does things to my poor heart***
(...and yes, I cried. Repeatedly.)
Quinn Cameron needs to be stopped. Or maybe crowned. Possibly both. I haven’t cried this hard over fictional soulmates in a long time—and I knew going in this would hurt. I just didn’t know how much.
Loren is a hellhound—literally. His soul was taken and twisted into obedience by the world’s worst demon boss, Moira (perfect character for hating). But even bound, even broken, Loren’s loyalty to Indy never wavers. Indy, the phoenix who keeps burning out far too young, is all the color of the rainbow,wild and sweet and so, so tired. His addiction keeps dragging him back down, and every time he dies, he comes back remembering fire, drugs… and Loren last. That alone is enough to gut you. But it’s the way Loren still reaches for him—still calls him "Precious. Treasure. Mate. Mine."—that really destroyed me. Knowing the reason behing Indy's addiction... sobbing mess...
Their love is epic. Cosmic. Unshakable. But it’s also steeped in grief and loneliness and a century’s worth of heartbreak. Indy’s life burns fast. Loren’s pain runs deep. And the way this book lets you feel both? I wasn’t ready.
There’s no tidy resolution here—this is the first in a duet, and the cliffhanger is vicious. But honestly? I’d go through it all again. The devotion, the sorrow, the small, tender moments… it’s all worth it.
My heart belongs to a hellhound and his twink made of fire.🐦🔥🔥🌈
PS: Also this cover does things to my poor heart***
February 23, 2025
Always a treat to read Q Cameron!
Hounded is an MM fantasy love story that takes you through the spectrum of emotions in true Quinn Cameron fashion.
There’s heartbreak, undying loyalty, trauma, and no shortage of obstacles for love to overcome.
It’s definitely worth reading if you love a good story that peels through the complex layers of true devotion to another while, you know, running from overlords of Hell.
Can’t wait for book 2 !!
Hounded is an MM fantasy love story that takes you through the spectrum of emotions in true Quinn Cameron fashion.
There’s heartbreak, undying loyalty, trauma, and no shortage of obstacles for love to overcome.
It’s definitely worth reading if you love a good story that peels through the complex layers of true devotion to another while, you know, running from overlords of Hell.
Can’t wait for book 2 !!
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February 23, 2025*ARC REVIEW*
I cannot assign a star rating to this book because it hurt me bad and it's so masterfully written, but I hate books that hurt me, even when I love the pain. Ah, The Contradiction ™️. I've already admitted I'm a masochist before, so no kink shaming, ok?
If I listen to my hurt feelings, this books is a 5. But if I am objective and consider the literary qualities of this book and the amazing characterization, this is a 10/10 would recommend. So I'm going to be an adult, and ask everyone to NOT listen to my feelings.
Look, I'm a fluff-low angst lover. I do love a bit of inner turmoil, even a bit of outside of the relationship angst, but that's it. And then we have this. This book was not just angsty but gritty, and gloomy, and despondent. It's a masterfully woven story full of beaten down characters who still TRY, again and again, against themselves, against their history, against all odds. And I want them to be happy. Please, please, let them be happy. I need a huge payback in the second book or I will riot.
Do you know that writing advice that says that you should make your characters suffer by making the bad things that happen to them be the worst things that could actually happen to them (or something like that lol)? Well, this book follows this advice to its last consequences (I don't even want to think about book 2, because I'm sure things will get worse before getting better).
Loren and Indy have been in love forever, but Indy is an addict phoenix and he dies and is reborn, losing all his memories of Loren and their former life. It's been happening for ages and, understandably, Loren has had enough pain and sorrow to last lifetimes. It doesn't help that Loren is a hellhound owned by a demon ess, Moira, who has treated him like shit for ages too. So Loren is bone-deep tired, and sad, and out for fucks to give (not really, he truly gives all the fucks for Indy). I really really wanted to hug tf out of him. He's so tired that his strategy this time around is avoidance. I get it, dude, but it's not working so well, is it?
Indy doesn't remember anything but he follows his intuition, so he knows Loren is his. He's chaotic and soft. My dudes, if I could avoid reading about one thing forever in books, is addiction. It hits too close to home. We learn why Indy is the way he is, and it's absolutely understandable. But it isn't less painful to witness. And his reasons are even sadder than I expected. It's a heavy issue that it's treated with care and I deeply appreciated it.
To add to the bleak present and gloomy uncertain future, Moira and another shitty evil demon, Nero, learn of the mythical phoenix existence, so Loren, who only wants to protect Indy, has yet another problem. And this is like THE problem. Because Loren is Indy's protector, but how can he protect his phoenix against his cruel evil owner over which he has no power whatsoever?
I need to know more about Whitney. And Sully better step up and use her witchy powers like the kickass witch I know she is.
Something's gotta give in the next book, because unless Indy becomes badass who owns his shit and Loren starts properly fighting back, I don't see how their love is going to thrive in the midst of so many awful things happening to them.
I WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY! 😭
I cannot assign a star rating to this book because it hurt me bad and it's so masterfully written, but I hate books that hurt me, even when I love the pain. Ah, The Contradiction ™️. I've already admitted I'm a masochist before, so no kink shaming, ok?
If I listen to my hurt feelings, this books is a 5. But if I am objective and consider the literary qualities of this book and the amazing characterization, this is a 10/10 would recommend. So I'm going to be an adult, and ask everyone to NOT listen to my feelings.
Look, I'm a fluff-low angst lover. I do love a bit of inner turmoil, even a bit of outside of the relationship angst, but that's it. And then we have this. This book was not just angsty but gritty, and gloomy, and despondent. It's a masterfully woven story full of beaten down characters who still TRY, again and again, against themselves, against their history, against all odds. And I want them to be happy. Please, please, let them be happy. I need a huge payback in the second book or I will riot.
Do you know that writing advice that says that you should make your characters suffer by making the bad things that happen to them be the worst things that could actually happen to them (or something like that lol)? Well, this book follows this advice to its last consequences (I don't even want to think about book 2, because I'm sure things will get worse before getting better).
Loren and Indy have been in love forever, but Indy is an addict phoenix and he dies and is reborn, losing all his memories of Loren and their former life. It's been happening for ages and, understandably, Loren has had enough pain and sorrow to last lifetimes. It doesn't help that Loren is a hellhound owned by a demon ess, Moira, who has treated him like shit for ages too. So Loren is bone-deep tired, and sad, and out for fucks to give (not really, he truly gives all the fucks for Indy). I really really wanted to hug tf out of him. He's so tired that his strategy this time around is avoidance. I get it, dude, but it's not working so well, is it?
Indy doesn't remember anything but he follows his intuition, so he knows Loren is his. He's chaotic and soft. My dudes, if I could avoid reading about one thing forever in books, is addiction. It hits too close to home. We learn why Indy is the way he is, and it's absolutely understandable. But it isn't less painful to witness. And his reasons are even sadder than I expected. It's a heavy issue that it's treated with care and I deeply appreciated it.
To add to the bleak present and gloomy uncertain future, Moira and another shitty evil demon, Nero, learn of the mythical phoenix existence, so Loren, who only wants to protect Indy, has yet another problem. And this is like THE problem. Because Loren is Indy's protector, but how can he protect his phoenix against his cruel evil owner over which he has no power whatsoever?
I need to know more about Whitney. And Sully better step up and use her witchy powers like the kickass witch I know she is.
Something's gotta give in the next book, because unless Indy becomes badass who owns his shit and Loren starts properly fighting back, I don't see how their love is going to thrive in the midst of so many awful things happening to them.
I WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY! 😭
February 6, 2025
quinn cameron is the undisputed queen of reducing me to tears with a single sentence. how many times did she do this during this book? around a zillion. probably. you know what, i don’t wanna talk about it. please respect my privacy during this difficult time
indy and lore have that epic, once in a lifetime kind of love. the trouble is, indy’s lifetime never lasts more than nine or ten years. (and thanks to a drug addiction it’s sometimes much shorter than that.) so this epic love is also part and parcel with this deep, and isolating, loneliness, and a soft, secret sorrow that cuts lore down deep in the soul he no longer owns. oh, his soul? yeah. about that. this hell bitch named moira owns it. and in its place she put a hellhound. this hellhound is bound to do her bidding, but we’ll forgive him for that, because he’s also the goodest boy you’ll ever meet
speaking of moira… she’s the kind of character you’d love to drop a sun on. or several suns. or literally any spare planet you’ve got lying around. (i’m staring directly into your eyes right now, quinn)
indy is our twink with the heart of fire. his life burns bright and fast, and is reduced to ash far too soon. every death brings a full system reset. amnesia of the worst kind, because he remembers himself first, drugs second, and loren third. addiction is an insidious disease that rides our beautiful boy for an entire century before we even meet him. in flashback after flashback, through his eyes, and through loren’s we watch indy fall into the same habit again and again. wait until he explains why he does it. you’re gonna need tissues
love stories in books require conflict. they’re GOOD because of the conflict. well indy and lore are getting it from all sides. the only thing you can be absolutely sure of from page one is that these two BELONG to each other. it’s cosmic. that doesn’t mean the cosmos is going to make it easy for them though (and by cosmos, i obviously mean quinn)
all great love stories are worth the pain in the end. and forget great—this love story is EPIC. there’s no closure to be had in this book. so you’re left with a cliffhanger that’s going to have you sweating while you wait for book two. indy and lore are so worth it though. never in my life have i lost my heart to two characters as fast as i lost it to indy and loren. their sorrows are mine, as are their joys. every heartache, and sob, and rapturous thrill echoes through my soul, and i’m pretty sure it always will
now the only question i’m left with is: how many times am i going to read this while i wait for book two? the answer is: yes
indy and lore have that epic, once in a lifetime kind of love. the trouble is, indy’s lifetime never lasts more than nine or ten years. (and thanks to a drug addiction it’s sometimes much shorter than that.) so this epic love is also part and parcel with this deep, and isolating, loneliness, and a soft, secret sorrow that cuts lore down deep in the soul he no longer owns. oh, his soul? yeah. about that. this hell bitch named moira owns it. and in its place she put a hellhound. this hellhound is bound to do her bidding, but we’ll forgive him for that, because he’s also the goodest boy you’ll ever meet
speaking of moira… she’s the kind of character you’d love to drop a sun on. or several suns. or literally any spare planet you’ve got lying around. (i’m staring directly into your eyes right now, quinn)
indy is our twink with the heart of fire. his life burns bright and fast, and is reduced to ash far too soon. every death brings a full system reset. amnesia of the worst kind, because he remembers himself first, drugs second, and loren third. addiction is an insidious disease that rides our beautiful boy for an entire century before we even meet him. in flashback after flashback, through his eyes, and through loren’s we watch indy fall into the same habit again and again. wait until he explains why he does it. you’re gonna need tissues
love stories in books require conflict. they’re GOOD because of the conflict. well indy and lore are getting it from all sides. the only thing you can be absolutely sure of from page one is that these two BELONG to each other. it’s cosmic. that doesn’t mean the cosmos is going to make it easy for them though (and by cosmos, i obviously mean quinn)
all great love stories are worth the pain in the end. and forget great—this love story is EPIC. there’s no closure to be had in this book. so you’re left with a cliffhanger that’s going to have you sweating while you wait for book two. indy and lore are so worth it though. never in my life have i lost my heart to two characters as fast as i lost it to indy and loren. their sorrows are mine, as are their joys. every heartache, and sob, and rapturous thrill echoes through my soul, and i’m pretty sure it always will
now the only question i’m left with is: how many times am i going to read this while i wait for book two? the answer is: yes
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 25, 2025
3.5⭐️
Last year, Quinn Cameron blew me away with her Marionette series. So, the moment she announced a new book, I signed up to read it. To be completely honest, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Indy—the feminine boy who loves wearing women’s clothing. I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for rugged, tough guys. But wow, what a delightful character! He effortlessly won me over.
Loren, on the other hand—the not-so-cheerful hellhound—was much harder for me to connect with. At first, I sympathized with him because of the loss of his boyfriend, and his backstory was undeniably tragic. But I found him so passive, and the way he handled Indy’s memory loss was downright awful. To be fair, the author did a great job fleshing out his motives. I get why he acted the way he did, but still, I couldn’t warm up to him, and some of the risks he took left me baffled. All I kept thinking was: Man, if I ever lose my memory, I really hope my partner doesn’t treat me like this. It gave me chills—especially knowing there are so many resources out there for people dealing with amnesia. It felt like he kept making one bad decision after another.
On top of that, the story’s tension didn’t feel as tight as I’ve come to expect from the earlier books in the series. The erotic scenes toward the end threw the pacing off a bit for me, and honestly, I didn’t think the elaborate descriptions added much value—though I’m sure there are readers who’ll absolutely eat that up. I just didn’t feel the same spark or chemistry this time around.
All in all, the concept of this story is undeniably original, and it does play with your emotions. But I found it tough to really enjoy a book where the main character didn’t resonate with me. That said, I’m still curious to see where the series goes next—hopefully, Indy takes more of the spotlight in the next installment! 😊
Last year, Quinn Cameron blew me away with her Marionette series. So, the moment she announced a new book, I signed up to read it. To be completely honest, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Indy—the feminine boy who loves wearing women’s clothing. I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for rugged, tough guys. But wow, what a delightful character! He effortlessly won me over.
Loren, on the other hand—the not-so-cheerful hellhound—was much harder for me to connect with. At first, I sympathized with him because of the loss of his boyfriend, and his backstory was undeniably tragic. But I found him so passive, and the way he handled Indy’s memory loss was downright awful. To be fair, the author did a great job fleshing out his motives. I get why he acted the way he did, but still, I couldn’t warm up to him, and some of the risks he took left me baffled. All I kept thinking was: Man, if I ever lose my memory, I really hope my partner doesn’t treat me like this. It gave me chills—especially knowing there are so many resources out there for people dealing with amnesia. It felt like he kept making one bad decision after another.
On top of that, the story’s tension didn’t feel as tight as I’ve come to expect from the earlier books in the series. The erotic scenes toward the end threw the pacing off a bit for me, and honestly, I didn’t think the elaborate descriptions added much value—though I’m sure there are readers who’ll absolutely eat that up. I just didn’t feel the same spark or chemistry this time around.
All in all, the concept of this story is undeniably original, and it does play with your emotions. But I found it tough to really enjoy a book where the main character didn’t resonate with me. That said, I’m still curious to see where the series goes next—hopefully, Indy takes more of the spotlight in the next installment! 😊
June 10, 2025
Loved this book with my whole freaking heart. It was perfection. My sweet sad bois mean the world to me. This one hurt. They’ve been through hell and back. Literally. I can’t wait for the second one!!! This is going down in my all time favorites list. ❤️❤️❤️
Read this if you love:
Amnesia
Urban fantasy
Soulmates
Second chance
Past lives
Supernatural
Heaven, hell, angels, oh my
Drug addiction
Found family
Angst, angst, and more angst
Crying
Boys in lingerie 😮💨
Trauma
Dark themes
Sad bois
Read this if you love:
Amnesia
Urban fantasy
Soulmates
Second chance
Past lives
Supernatural
Heaven, hell, angels, oh my
Drug addiction
Found family
Angst, angst, and more angst
Crying
Boys in lingerie 😮💨
Trauma
Dark themes
Sad bois
March 9, 2025
Do you know that feeling when you go into a book and you just know it’s going on the favourites shelf right from the start?
Fire & Brimstone did that for me and I kept falling in love from the first until the last chapter.
I’ve been longing to read a novel like this. With A+ storytelling, and ALL the emotional depth. So much love, so much hurt, longing, fear and endless devotion.
Even though the year only started I’m positive Loren and Indy will be my best-loved couple of the year. Their love for each-other is so precious and unassailable that sometimes it breaks my heart. And there’s a lot of heartbreak ing stuff in the book - Indy’s addiction and amnesia, Loren’s servitude and back story, it all enhances the beauty of their love.
One thing that sets aside this book for me especially is the masterful storytelling. Every character is complex and interesting, the narrative flows perfectly and the writing style is amazing.
I’m excited for Ashes to Ashes and I’m happy it comes out soon. I’m going to read the Hell out of it (excuse the pun) as soon as possible.
Thank you, Quinn Cameron for sharing this beautiful story with us!
Fire & Brimstone did that for me and I kept falling in love from the first until the last chapter.
I’ve been longing to read a novel like this. With A+ storytelling, and ALL the emotional depth. So much love, so much hurt, longing, fear and endless devotion.
Even though the year only started I’m positive Loren and Indy will be my best-loved couple of the year. Their love for each-other is so precious and unassailable that sometimes it breaks my heart. And there’s a lot of heartbreak ing stuff in the book - Indy’s addiction and amnesia, Loren’s servitude and back story, it all enhances the beauty of their love.
One thing that sets aside this book for me especially is the masterful storytelling. Every character is complex and interesting, the narrative flows perfectly and the writing style is amazing.
I’m excited for Ashes to Ashes and I’m happy it comes out soon. I’m going to read the Hell out of it (excuse the pun) as soon as possible.
Thank you, Quinn Cameron for sharing this beautiful story with us!
March 1, 2025
I have no words to be able to describe the almost complete lack of hope that permeated this story. Loren has struggled for decades to protect Indy, especially against himself, and fails each time. He himself is stuck in a terribly abusive situation as an enslaved hellhound. The whole book is packed full of sadness, and by the end, Loren's situation has become unimaginably even worse. A HEA at the end of this series will be amazing.
February 15, 2025
I started this book months ago and put it down, not because the book was bad or I wasn't interested but simply because I was not ready for the pain. I knew going into this that it would be a rough journey made harder by a cliffhanger because this much awesome has to span two books. I loved this book so much. There is so much action and pain while the under current of soul deep love persists the entire book. I honestly figured Indy would be my favorite of these two but damn do I love Loren. He is the purest sweetest man and I just can't express how much I loved his story. Indy was less focal this book and I assume that will flip for the next book and maybe Indy can fight for my favorite. Honestly either way, this was an amazing journey and I can't wait to continue it in the sequel as soon as possible.
March 11, 2025
This was my first Quinn Cameron book and I’ve got to say… SUPER impressed with her writing and the storyline. I was highlighting quotes like it was my job. It was beautifully written.
What can I say about Loren and Indy... I cried with them, laughed with them, and ultimately fell in love with them. I fell in love with their love. The heartbreak was something I felt through the page (screen? 🤔🤪) and it caused true emotional distress. That is when you know it’s an amazingly written story.
I didn’t know what to expect going in, as I hadn’t read from this author before, but I am extremely glad I took the chance. Can’t wait for the rest of the duet! Due to it being a duet, it of course ends on a cliffhanger - but it’s still SO worth it.
Be a part of this adventure with Loren and Indy; you won’t regret it.
Some of my highlighted quotes:
“He looked like art to me, vibrantly alive. Maybe that was why it hurt so much every time he died.”
““Do you want me to catch you?” he whispered. “Or should I let you go?” It was profound, and so potentially final that I couldn’t keep the words from leaking out. “Please don’t let me go.””
“I’d told Indy I didn’t regret him; I couldn’t fathom it. He was my world. My reason to live and, soon, fight. But he’d given me cause to consider if I pledged myself too fully to people who only gave me half of themselves.”
“This Indy wasn’t my Indy. I was beginning to fear he never would be.”
“I never meant to take from him. It was only to protect him, to prevent him from being burdened by the past and anchored to things he was better cut loose from. My phoenix deserved to fly. How could he with all that weight holding him down?”
“I’d told Sully I didn’t always see the point in living. Death looked like peace to me.”
*I was given a free ARC for an honest review.*
What can I say about Loren and Indy... I cried with them, laughed with them, and ultimately fell in love with them. I fell in love with their love. The heartbreak was something I felt through the page (screen? 🤔🤪) and it caused true emotional distress. That is when you know it’s an amazingly written story.
I didn’t know what to expect going in, as I hadn’t read from this author before, but I am extremely glad I took the chance. Can’t wait for the rest of the duet! Due to it being a duet, it of course ends on a cliffhanger - but it’s still SO worth it.
Be a part of this adventure with Loren and Indy; you won’t regret it.
Some of my highlighted quotes:
“He looked like art to me, vibrantly alive. Maybe that was why it hurt so much every time he died.”
““Do you want me to catch you?” he whispered. “Or should I let you go?” It was profound, and so potentially final that I couldn’t keep the words from leaking out. “Please don’t let me go.””
“I’d told Indy I didn’t regret him; I couldn’t fathom it. He was my world. My reason to live and, soon, fight. But he’d given me cause to consider if I pledged myself too fully to people who only gave me half of themselves.”
“This Indy wasn’t my Indy. I was beginning to fear he never would be.”
“I never meant to take from him. It was only to protect him, to prevent him from being burdened by the past and anchored to things he was better cut loose from. My phoenix deserved to fly. How could he with all that weight holding him down?”
“I’d told Sully I didn’t always see the point in living. Death looked like peace to me.”
*I was given a free ARC for an honest review.*
February 23, 2025
Book One in the Hounded duet was emotional with the right amount of angst and love between Loren and Indy. We learn that Indy is headed to rehab without any memories and it destroys Loren. We also get their backstory and learn about the paranormal creatures they are. Loren is a hellhound, set to a life of serving Moria and Indy is a phoenix Loren saved from science experimentation many years ago. Other hellhounds are after them both. Can they escape? Will Indy get his memories back? Ends on a cliffhanger.
January 22, 2025
Rating: 4.5⭐️
Emotion: 3.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I received an ARC of Hounded in exchange for an honest review
First up this isn’t the usual genre of MM I read, however I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
Hounded was a slow burn with moderate angst and a decent amount of spice.
The story was well written with excellent world building. Loren & Indi were beautiful and my heart broke for these boys.
The side characters were intriguing, particularly Whitney. I want more of his backstory, it feels like there’s so much more to tell and I’m hoping we get this in book 2.
The cliffhanger at the end… wow
Quinn is a new author to me and I am looking forward to reading more of her books
Emotion: 3.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I received an ARC of Hounded in exchange for an honest review
First up this isn’t the usual genre of MM I read, however I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
Hounded was a slow burn with moderate angst and a decent amount of spice.
The story was well written with excellent world building. Loren & Indi were beautiful and my heart broke for these boys.
The side characters were intriguing, particularly Whitney. I want more of his backstory, it feels like there’s so much more to tell and I’m hoping we get this in book 2.
The cliffhanger at the end… wow
Quinn is a new author to me and I am looking forward to reading more of her books
March 20, 2025
Indy, a phoenix with a drug addiction, can’t remember his past lives each time he dies. Loren, a hellhound, is destined to love him through every heartbreaking rebirth when Indy forgets him all over again. Meanwhile, the underworld is trying to catch the phoenix for his magical powers so Loren has to do everything he can to protect Indy. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine dynamic between these two along with the heartfelt moments of dealing with their circumstances. This does leave off with things unfinished but luckily book 2 comes out in June.
March 27, 2025
I was seeing this book recommended and was instantly intrigued by the summary. And boy, was I not disappointed! Instantly hooked within the first few pages and then couldn't put the book down. The characters, the plot, the emotions... all really well done and in a way that kept me engaged and wanting to know more.
Definitely wanting to dive right into book 2 when it's released!
4.5 stars
Definitely wanting to dive right into book 2 when it's released!
4.5 stars
August 11, 2025
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.25 stars
Fire and Brimstone is the first installment in the Hounded series by author Quinn Cameron. It’s a contemporary urban fantasy set mainly in New York City, with stints in hell and Ohio. The story is largely told from Lore’s perspective, but every third or fourth chapter switches to Indy’s point of view. For me, the imbalance had something of a normalizing effect on Lore’s behavior, on his loss and his struggle with grief. That made the occasional chapter from Indy’s perspective all the more valuable to my reading experience by showing me Indy’s complete lack of context for who and what he is and why.
On the whole, I thought Fire and Brimstone had a tantalizing premise and two main characters with tragic realities that really scratched my itch for angst. If you’re a fan of fated mates and impossible situations, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into with this story.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
4.25 stars
Fire and Brimstone is the first installment in the Hounded series by author Quinn Cameron. It’s a contemporary urban fantasy set mainly in New York City, with stints in hell and Ohio. The story is largely told from Lore’s perspective, but every third or fourth chapter switches to Indy’s point of view. For me, the imbalance had something of a normalizing effect on Lore’s behavior, on his loss and his struggle with grief. That made the occasional chapter from Indy’s perspective all the more valuable to my reading experience by showing me Indy’s complete lack of context for who and what he is and why.
On the whole, I thought Fire and Brimstone had a tantalizing premise and two main characters with tragic realities that really scratched my itch for angst. If you’re a fan of fated mates and impossible situations, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into with this story.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
March 10, 2025
Hounded features a relationship which is simultaneously fleeting and near-eternal. This story is far more tragic than romantic. There are few cutesy antics here; Hounded handles some rough subjects for a book about supernatural creatures.
I was invested in Indy and Loren, so I hurt while they hurt. I honestly found it pretty bleak, with Loren experiencing generations of loss while holding it together for the very person he keeps losing. Not to mention his looming eternal servitude to a sadistic master. I felt like I was watching hope fade from the characters eyes: "It would take work in this lifetime, and the next, and the next… and I was so tired."
The book ends on a cliffhanger. I didn't feel very satisfied with the ending, particularly because by this point I knew the tone was not a good fit for me and I would not be reading the next book. I'm sure it will hit differently with readers who are in a better place to tackle some hopelessness.
I'm grateful for the chance to check out this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
I was invested in Indy and Loren, so I hurt while they hurt. I honestly found it pretty bleak, with Loren experiencing generations of loss while holding it together for the very person he keeps losing. Not to mention his looming eternal servitude to a sadistic master. I felt like I was watching hope fade from the characters eyes: "It would take work in this lifetime, and the next, and the next… and I was so tired."
The book ends on a cliffhanger. I didn't feel very satisfied with the ending, particularly because by this point I knew the tone was not a good fit for me and I would not be reading the next book. I'm sure it will hit differently with readers who are in a better place to tackle some hopelessness.
I'm grateful for the chance to check out this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
March 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received this as an ARC and first time reading the author and I’m not disappointed. This was everything that I didn’t know I needed.
The Phoenix and the Hellhound. Indy and Loren.
The first paragraph grabbed me and I was hooked through the whole story. I was not aware that it ends on a cliffhanger and I’m not okay.. I need to know what happens RIGHT NOW.
This was angsty but not in a bad way, more pining for love and loss. Loren was so well written, I felt his emotions and the love he has for Indy. Indy, what a fireball of light and love. Even the secondary characters had me engaged and wanting to know more about their backstories..
Quinn Cameron killed it with this one.
I received this as an ARC and first time reading the author and I’m not disappointed. This was everything that I didn’t know I needed.
The Phoenix and the Hellhound. Indy and Loren.
The first paragraph grabbed me and I was hooked through the whole story. I was not aware that it ends on a cliffhanger and I’m not okay.. I need to know what happens RIGHT NOW.
This was angsty but not in a bad way, more pining for love and loss. Loren was so well written, I felt his emotions and the love he has for Indy. Indy, what a fireball of light and love. Even the secondary characters had me engaged and wanting to know more about their backstories..
Quinn Cameron killed it with this one.
July 7, 2025
I picked this book up because of the stunning cover and I am so glad I did. Loren and Indy are EVERYTHING! The take on a 50-first-dates amnesia was done to perfection. It made my heart hurt, but I loved how Loren and Indy still found each other in each rebirth. So excited for book 2.
March 9, 2025
5*
"How could I have gone through so many lifetimes with Indy and only be getting worse at it?"
"This was the part I hated most: the distance that shouldn’t have been there. Because when I looked at him, I saw the man I’d known and loved for a hundred years, but he saw a stranger."
This is my first book by Quinn Cameron and I was highly recommended it by several friends. Now that I've read it, I completely understand where the hype was coming from.
Tropes:-
💔 Second chance romance
❔ Amnesia
🤕 Hurt/Comfort
😔 Mental Health Rep
🏳️🌈 Angst & Pining
👙 Lace and Lingerie
💅🏻 Non-Gender Conforming Character
(Tropes taken from Aurhor's instagram)
Firstly, this book is a duology. And does end on a cliffhanger (though there will be no spoilers in my review) but please don't let this put you off. The second book is out on the 1st June.
This is 100% one of those books where I just wanted to reach in and give both the main characters the biggest hugs. There us certainly alot of heartbreak in this book - between Loren's servitude and Indy's Amnesia/addiction - however the love, and pure devotion, between the two of them is just breaktaking. As said above, I haven't read any of this author's work before but they managed to somehow pack every type of emotion into this book. It was heartbreaking yes, and so much Trauma but there was also beauty and love despite this.
I was really impressed with the author's writing - I really felt like I was feeling everything that the character was through the writing and the pace was good. I really enjoyed their writing style too. Quinn Cameron made me fall completely in love with both Indy and Loren and despite all the obstacles that kept being thrown at them, all I want if for both of them to get their HEA. They certainly deserve it!
I really recommend this book and will very reading more of the author's back catalogue. I am very intrigued to see how this story concludes as it certainly doesn't look like it will be a easy path for Indy and Loren to get their HEA. But I'm so excited to see how it pans out.
"Imagining Indy imprisoned drummed up feelings of panic like I’d never known. He deserved to be free. I’d worked tirelessly to ensure it. It was the purpose I’d given myself—something that mattered more than kotowing to Moira’s whims. To have that taken from me, to see the only thing I’d loved for a century suffer… I couldn’t bear it."
"How could I have gone through so many lifetimes with Indy and only be getting worse at it?"
"This was the part I hated most: the distance that shouldn’t have been there. Because when I looked at him, I saw the man I’d known and loved for a hundred years, but he saw a stranger."
This is my first book by Quinn Cameron and I was highly recommended it by several friends. Now that I've read it, I completely understand where the hype was coming from.
Tropes:-
💔 Second chance romance
❔ Amnesia
🤕 Hurt/Comfort
😔 Mental Health Rep
🏳️🌈 Angst & Pining
👙 Lace and Lingerie
💅🏻 Non-Gender Conforming Character
(Tropes taken from Aurhor's instagram)
Firstly, this book is a duology. And does end on a cliffhanger (though there will be no spoilers in my review) but please don't let this put you off. The second book is out on the 1st June.
This is 100% one of those books where I just wanted to reach in and give both the main characters the biggest hugs. There us certainly alot of heartbreak in this book - between Loren's servitude and Indy's Amnesia/addiction - however the love, and pure devotion, between the two of them is just breaktaking. As said above, I haven't read any of this author's work before but they managed to somehow pack every type of emotion into this book. It was heartbreaking yes, and so much Trauma but there was also beauty and love despite this.
I was really impressed with the author's writing - I really felt like I was feeling everything that the character was through the writing and the pace was good. I really enjoyed their writing style too. Quinn Cameron made me fall completely in love with both Indy and Loren and despite all the obstacles that kept being thrown at them, all I want if for both of them to get their HEA. They certainly deserve it!
I really recommend this book and will very reading more of the author's back catalogue. I am very intrigued to see how this story concludes as it certainly doesn't look like it will be a easy path for Indy and Loren to get their HEA. But I'm so excited to see how it pans out.
"Imagining Indy imprisoned drummed up feelings of panic like I’d never known. He deserved to be free. I’d worked tirelessly to ensure it. It was the purpose I’d given myself—something that mattered more than kotowing to Moira’s whims. To have that taken from me, to see the only thing I’d loved for a century suffer… I couldn’t bear it."
January 23, 2025
I was absolutely hooked by page 1. This book is SO intense and emotional in the way Loren's internal dialogue plays out, emphasizing the despair of this horribly sad, broken man, but this story just keeps it coming.
Every emotion, every interaction, every character voice is so clear and raw and real. This author has a real gift at characterization, leading every single scene to be filled with realistic, gritty and oftentimes heartbreaking portrayals of depression, addiction, and what it's like to love something so much it could kill you.
The plot, while progression seems slow at first, builds with a kind of suspenseful tension. We *know* what's going to happen, and no one wants it to. Please, don't let anything else keep them apart.
Loren is a sensitive, pained and beautiful man, suffering and near-broken and you're the only one he's sharing it with. He gets overstimulated and goes nonverbal and struggles with communication. Indy is so sweet and passionate and despite this book not being shy about his failures, he really is trying his best.
Both of these characters feel so alive, and by the time I finished, all I wanted was for there to be more so that I wouldn't have to leave them like this.
Yes, there is a cliffhanger.
Please don't let that stop you. You'll fall in love with these men and I want to scream about it to anyone who'll listen.
Every emotion, every interaction, every character voice is so clear and raw and real. This author has a real gift at characterization, leading every single scene to be filled with realistic, gritty and oftentimes heartbreaking portrayals of depression, addiction, and what it's like to love something so much it could kill you.
The plot, while progression seems slow at first, builds with a kind of suspenseful tension. We *know* what's going to happen, and no one wants it to. Please, don't let anything else keep them apart.
Loren is a sensitive, pained and beautiful man, suffering and near-broken and you're the only one he's sharing it with. He gets overstimulated and goes nonverbal and struggles with communication. Indy is so sweet and passionate and despite this book not being shy about his failures, he really is trying his best.
Both of these characters feel so alive, and by the time I finished, all I wanted was for there to be more so that I wouldn't have to leave them like this.
Yes, there is a cliffhanger.
Please don't let that stop you. You'll fall in love with these men and I want to scream about it to anyone who'll listen.
February 22, 2025
*{Spoiler-free ARC Review}* Beautiful, memorable, worth every second.
Let me preface this by saying that what initially drew me to this book was the art. The art that the author released for promos is gorgeous and suits the mood perfectly. I contacted her and begged for a copy 8 days before release and I’m so glad I did.
This is my first book my Quinn Cameron but it won’t be my last. This is a story that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster; it will be painful at times but you will love every bit of it.
The book is beautifully written, and you can feel every emotion along with Loren and Indy. I immediately connected with Loren, whose devotion to Indy was unshakeable. Indy is a little ray of sunshine despite everything he’s been through: “He talked, and laughed, and his smile was as blinding as if he’d stolen the sun.”
Their relationship, timeless and unforgettable, is beautifully developed. They balance each other out so well that they’re sure to become one of my favorite couples of all time. Loren’s obsessed with Indy and extremely possessive of him but he manages to be amazingly selfless at the same time.
Overall, this is a five-star read and I will be immediately re reading to highlight more passages and relive my favorite moments. I might come back to this review and leave more of my thoughts including spoilers.
Let me preface this by saying that what initially drew me to this book was the art. The art that the author released for promos is gorgeous and suits the mood perfectly. I contacted her and begged for a copy 8 days before release and I’m so glad I did.
This is my first book my Quinn Cameron but it won’t be my last. This is a story that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster; it will be painful at times but you will love every bit of it.
The book is beautifully written, and you can feel every emotion along with Loren and Indy. I immediately connected with Loren, whose devotion to Indy was unshakeable. Indy is a little ray of sunshine despite everything he’s been through: “He talked, and laughed, and his smile was as blinding as if he’d stolen the sun.”
Their relationship, timeless and unforgettable, is beautifully developed. They balance each other out so well that they’re sure to become one of my favorite couples of all time. Loren’s obsessed with Indy and extremely possessive of him but he manages to be amazingly selfless at the same time.
Overall, this is a five-star read and I will be immediately re reading to highlight more passages and relive my favorite moments. I might come back to this review and leave more of my thoughts including spoilers.
January 23, 2025
I received an ARC copy of this book, and I’m glad I did, otherwise I probably would have passed up on it based on the synopsis alone. This was a new author for me. I normally don’t go for books that are dark and tragic for tragedy's sake, but this book was a stand out for me. I found myself completely absorbed by the story and its tragically flawed characters.
I had major love/ hate feelings for Lore. It felt like every move he made was the wrong move, made out of spite and hurt feelings. Then you get his back story, and start to understand where he’s coming from. I can’t condone what he does, but I understand it. But in the end I find myself ready to throw hands with his non communicating a$$.
Then you have Indy, who on the surface is everything I normally love in a character, but he can’t manage to make a good decision if his life depends on it, which it normally does. Yet I can’t bring myself to hate him, no matter how many crazy moves he makes.
The side characters were also intriguing. I really wanted to learn more about Whitney, and his story. I’m also curious to see what kind of roles Sully and Evander will play in this next book.
There were definitely some parts that felt a bit overwritten in this book, but I found it to be forgivable in the end.
I had major love/ hate feelings for Lore. It felt like every move he made was the wrong move, made out of spite and hurt feelings. Then you get his back story, and start to understand where he’s coming from. I can’t condone what he does, but I understand it. But in the end I find myself ready to throw hands with his non communicating a$$.
Then you have Indy, who on the surface is everything I normally love in a character, but he can’t manage to make a good decision if his life depends on it, which it normally does. Yet I can’t bring myself to hate him, no matter how many crazy moves he makes.
The side characters were also intriguing. I really wanted to learn more about Whitney, and his story. I’m also curious to see what kind of roles Sully and Evander will play in this next book.
There were definitely some parts that felt a bit overwritten in this book, but I found it to be forgivable in the end.
February 20, 2025
What. A. Ride!! I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book, and now I get to wait even longer for the second book. This is the tale of a hell hound a a Phoenix learning about each other all over again. Loren and Indy pulled at my heartstrings- the dynamic of two immortal beings in a long (long!) term relationship where one keeps starting fresh with zero memories? Heartbreaking. I loved the little details that Cameron included of day to day things that make a relationship real. I read this so slowly and kept finding myself saying “it’s just so good” out loud. This MM fantasy romance is a little spicy, but not over the top at all. The world building is superb, and the characters are incredibly developed. I smiled, I cried, and my heart got broken along the way. The cliff hanger ending left me with enough questions to want another book now, but not too many as to feel like this book didn’t stand on its own. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Loren & Indy!
March 31, 2025
Loren and Indy are quite an unlikely couple. Loren is a hellhound, and Indy is a phoenix. Not exactly the conventional couple, but they have been together for decades. Loren suffers as he watches the man he loves get reborn, again and again, after dying over and over from his battle with addiction because each time Indy is reborn with no memory of Loren or his previous life. Indy, while he may seem happy and bubbly on the outside, suffers from his own hurt and demons that lead to his addiction. While I loved this story, it wasn't quite as angtsy as I was expecting it to be. I also felt that something about the chemistry between Loren and Indy just isn't quite there. That could be because of the amnesia piece, but I just felt them as two separate characters instead of as a couple. Overall, I did enjoy this book and can't wait to see what happens between these two in book two.
April 4, 2025
I loved this story from the moment I picked it up, however I also realized it was going to hurt me deeply. I received an ARC from the author, unfortunately I had to delay my reading on this one after a very emotional loss of a friend left me torn apart.
A gut wrenching love story, that will leave you aching for book 2. One of them is bound to serve a a needy mistress in the collection of souls. While the other fights their addictions and mental health in a cycle that has them burning out and coming back, and having to learn to love each other repeatedly.
I definitely caution others to read the content warnings as a lot of hard topics are touched on, however I think Quinn did a beautiful job of representing mental health, addiction, and love in all it’s forms.
A gut wrenching love story, that will leave you aching for book 2. One of them is bound to serve a a needy mistress in the collection of souls. While the other fights their addictions and mental health in a cycle that has them burning out and coming back, and having to learn to love each other repeatedly.
I definitely caution others to read the content warnings as a lot of hard topics are touched on, however I think Quinn did a beautiful job of representing mental health, addiction, and love in all it’s forms.
January 18, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this book!
I read it in less than a day because i was hooked from the start and absolutely fell in love with Loren and Indy.
Loren, the broody, loyal, protector, and Indy, the outgoing and cute as a button firebird!
They both have been through so much together, and this book really shows just how much you can love someone even when they hurt you, whether intentionally or not.
Lorens' backstory was so heartbreaking, and what we know of Indys was just as hard. Their connection is so strong, and even with Indy's amnesia, it's easy to tell they are soul mates.
The storyline was super interesting, with Lorens "miss" trying to control him and the hellhounds. I'm really excited to learn more about Indy in the 2nd book and to see what happens next for them both with the hunt and all the new hellhounds.
I would definitely recommend it if you love paranormal romance and also if you want to cry a lot. In the best way, of course 😅
I read it in less than a day because i was hooked from the start and absolutely fell in love with Loren and Indy.
Loren, the broody, loyal, protector, and Indy, the outgoing and cute as a button firebird!
They both have been through so much together, and this book really shows just how much you can love someone even when they hurt you, whether intentionally or not.
Lorens' backstory was so heartbreaking, and what we know of Indys was just as hard. Their connection is so strong, and even with Indy's amnesia, it's easy to tell they are soul mates.
The storyline was super interesting, with Lorens "miss" trying to control him and the hellhounds. I'm really excited to learn more about Indy in the 2nd book and to see what happens next for them both with the hunt and all the new hellhounds.
I would definitely recommend it if you love paranormal romance and also if you want to cry a lot. In the best way, of course 😅
January 19, 2025
Quinn Cameron is a brand new author for me. I am always a bit cautious when reading a new author, because I am never sure exactly how their writing style is and if I'll like it. I had no such issue with this author! The story flowed well and I was hooked on the very first page. Sometimes when I receive an ARC, the story is not fully edited and I struggle to remain engaged in the story because of the typos. I didn't notice a single typo in this story!
I have never read about a phoenix before so I was pretty intrigued by that aspect. Loren is so protective over Indy and he clearly loves him fiercely. I love Indy's way of expressing himself through his wardrobe without a care in the world about who sees him or what they think of his style. Both characters cared immensely about each other and it was clear even through all the obstacles they faced. It very much feels like them (with an ally or two) against the world. I am rooting for their HEA because it is absolutely deserved.
Lastly, holy cliffhanger. I knew going into this book that it'd have a cliffhanger so it wasn't a surprise but man oh man am I looking forward to book 2 release in June!
I have never read about a phoenix before so I was pretty intrigued by that aspect. Loren is so protective over Indy and he clearly loves him fiercely. I love Indy's way of expressing himself through his wardrobe without a care in the world about who sees him or what they think of his style. Both characters cared immensely about each other and it was clear even through all the obstacles they faced. It very much feels like them (with an ally or two) against the world. I am rooting for their HEA because it is absolutely deserved.
Lastly, holy cliffhanger. I knew going into this book that it'd have a cliffhanger so it wasn't a surprise but man oh man am I looking forward to book 2 release in June!
May 6, 2025
I first picked this one up because I'm also writing about hellhounds! I was pleasantly surprised by how different the storyline is to mine, while keeping all the best things about the idea. You've got all the delectable goodness of demonic servitude, struggling with animal instincts, etc. But this one brought a fresh take, pairing our lead hellhound with a phoenix. One hellish entity and one heavenly, each grappling with their own natures while loving each other. It's the perfect conflict, and the perfect match.
Loren is a fantastically flawed and relatable protagonist. I identified so hard with being in his head, from his more reticent and guarded demeanor to his dogged (haha) loyalty to his partner. Indy's struggles with addiction and memory loss are believable and well-rounded, as well as Loren's reactions to dealing with them. I sympathized deeply with his difficulty wrapping his head around Indy's self-destructive and impulsive tendencies, and enjoyed that he didn't simply fall back into old habits with Indy just because of his love for him. I appreciated the deep emotional scars both lead characters bear, and how they conflict with one another - and bring them together. Opposites attract in the best ways with these two, and make their love realistic and very human (despite not being human!). They're unbearably cute at the best of times, and their moments of resentment are raw and believable. Neither character is without their massive flaws, and they clash in fantastically entertaining and heartbreaking ways. I especially liked how they tied into their natures as supernatural creatures, giving even more depth to their reasons for certain choices and impulses. The other characters are also multidimensional and intriguing, supporting the leads in sometimes surprising ways. There's always something interesting happening the whole way through, and I genuinely had a hard time putting it down.
This book's only real downside is some flashbacks that involve a lot of telling, which I would have preferred seeing woven more organically into the plot. However, I didn't mind that much anyway, because I cared so much about the characters that I was eager to get any background info reveals.
This story is deeply emotional and heartfelt. It's feisty and fun, and at the same time tragic and earnest. It's all my favorite things. I'm really looking forward to reading the final installment, and rooting for our boys' happy ending (or at least bittersweet!). They deserve it.
Loren is a fantastically flawed and relatable protagonist. I identified so hard with being in his head, from his more reticent and guarded demeanor to his dogged (haha) loyalty to his partner. Indy's struggles with addiction and memory loss are believable and well-rounded, as well as Loren's reactions to dealing with them. I sympathized deeply with his difficulty wrapping his head around Indy's self-destructive and impulsive tendencies, and enjoyed that he didn't simply fall back into old habits with Indy just because of his love for him. I appreciated the deep emotional scars both lead characters bear, and how they conflict with one another - and bring them together. Opposites attract in the best ways with these two, and make their love realistic and very human (despite not being human!). They're unbearably cute at the best of times, and their moments of resentment are raw and believable. Neither character is without their massive flaws, and they clash in fantastically entertaining and heartbreaking ways. I especially liked how they tied into their natures as supernatural creatures, giving even more depth to their reasons for certain choices and impulses. The other characters are also multidimensional and intriguing, supporting the leads in sometimes surprising ways. There's always something interesting happening the whole way through, and I genuinely had a hard time putting it down.
This book's only real downside is some flashbacks that involve a lot of telling, which I would have preferred seeing woven more organically into the plot. However, I didn't mind that much anyway, because I cared so much about the characters that I was eager to get any background info reveals.
This story is deeply emotional and heartfelt. It's feisty and fun, and at the same time tragic and earnest. It's all my favorite things. I'm really looking forward to reading the final installment, and rooting for our boys' happy ending (or at least bittersweet!). They deserve it.
February 11, 2025
I was provided a free e-copy of the book by the author for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks, you for this!
I have spent my entire day reading this book, and I couldn't put it down.
This is my first book by Quinn Cameron, but it won’t be my last.
The tragic love story of Lorenzo the hellhound & his Phoenix boyfriend, Indy.
They been together for centuries, but their romance is shadowed by cycles of death, Indy lose his memories every time he is reborn. Loren must go through it alone each time and it is slowly destroying him. He is now excelling at grieving. After overdosing with pills, Loren leaves Indy for a two-month recovery in rehab. Poor Indy has no clue what is going on, he is lonely and feels like something is missing.
During that time, Loren needs to see if he wants to endure everything all over again, the good & the bad, the pain and the heartache. Maybe it is time for him to let this go, but things get difficult when an Arch Demon learns of the rare Phoenix existence.
He also is stuck in eternal submission, following Mistress demoness Moira’s orders & calls. He will never be free, she uses him as a pet, gives him contracts to retrieve souls and send them to hell. He is tired of being used and turned into an object for others need.
He must keep his relationship with the Phoenix a secret. The only person who knowns the truth about it is a witch name Sully, a friend and also a shoulder to cry on.
Indy has a restless nature, prone to misadventure. He believes at first that Loren is just a friend but is clearly attracted to the other man and wants to figure out what exactly is Lorenzo hiding from him.
Indy & Loren are so precious! They both deserve multiple hugs. 😭 I just want them to be happy!
What a roller coaster this was, I didn’t think I would go through so many emotions while reading this book. This was so beautiful, some moments were quite sad (I admit I shed some tears).
I cannot wait to read the sequel, the cliffhanger at the end of this book is killing me!
I have spent my entire day reading this book, and I couldn't put it down.
This is my first book by Quinn Cameron, but it won’t be my last.
The tragic love story of Lorenzo the hellhound & his Phoenix boyfriend, Indy.
They been together for centuries, but their romance is shadowed by cycles of death, Indy lose his memories every time he is reborn. Loren must go through it alone each time and it is slowly destroying him. He is now excelling at grieving. After overdosing with pills, Loren leaves Indy for a two-month recovery in rehab. Poor Indy has no clue what is going on, he is lonely and feels like something is missing.
During that time, Loren needs to see if he wants to endure everything all over again, the good & the bad, the pain and the heartache. Maybe it is time for him to let this go, but things get difficult when an Arch Demon learns of the rare Phoenix existence.
He also is stuck in eternal submission, following Mistress demoness Moira’s orders & calls. He will never be free, she uses him as a pet, gives him contracts to retrieve souls and send them to hell. He is tired of being used and turned into an object for others need.
He must keep his relationship with the Phoenix a secret. The only person who knowns the truth about it is a witch name Sully, a friend and also a shoulder to cry on.
Indy has a restless nature, prone to misadventure. He believes at first that Loren is just a friend but is clearly attracted to the other man and wants to figure out what exactly is Lorenzo hiding from him.
Indy & Loren are so precious! They both deserve multiple hugs. 😭 I just want them to be happy!
What a roller coaster this was, I didn’t think I would go through so many emotions while reading this book. This was so beautiful, some moments were quite sad (I admit I shed some tears).
I cannot wait to read the sequel, the cliffhanger at the end of this book is killing me!
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