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Stories from New Eden #2
My Ogre Husband
A cozy, steamy, low-stakes romance between one gentle giant of an ogre and his new human wife.
Maddie is one of only one hundred humans remaining, living behind the high walls of the New Eden preserve in order to protect her from the monsters that rule the world. Though Maddie longs for love, all her attempts at trial marriages have failed—leaving her wondering if she's lovable enough to find her happily ever after.
Egorr the ogre wants a companion in life. When he applies for Maddie through the Human Companion program, they hit it off right away. Egorr is a gentle giant who adores Maddie's good humor, and soon, they agree to a trial marriage.
But Egorr is big in more ways than one. When their first attempt at intimacy doesn't go as planned, the two must figure out how to navigate love, sex, and marriage together. Can Maddie truly open her heart when she's afraid of being hurt again?
This is a super steamy, low-angst, cozy monster romance (46k words) that features a plus-sized ogre MMC, a bubbly FMC, significant size difference, unintentional sexual injury, and a guaranteed HEA. For a list of all tropes and content warnings, visit the author's website at LyonneRiley.com.
Maddie is one of only one hundred humans remaining, living behind the high walls of the New Eden preserve in order to protect her from the monsters that rule the world. Though Maddie longs for love, all her attempts at trial marriages have failed—leaving her wondering if she's lovable enough to find her happily ever after.
Egorr the ogre wants a companion in life. When he applies for Maddie through the Human Companion program, they hit it off right away. Egorr is a gentle giant who adores Maddie's good humor, and soon, they agree to a trial marriage.
But Egorr is big in more ways than one. When their first attempt at intimacy doesn't go as planned, the two must figure out how to navigate love, sex, and marriage together. Can Maddie truly open her heart when she's afraid of being hurt again?
This is a super steamy, low-angst, cozy monster romance (46k words) that features a plus-sized ogre MMC, a bubbly FMC, significant size difference, unintentional sexual injury, and a guaranteed HEA. For a list of all tropes and content warnings, visit the author's website at LyonneRiley.com.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2025
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Lyonne Riley
31 books876 followersLyonne Riley writes super steamy monster romance, fantasy romance, and sci-fi romance. She lives in the middle of nowhere with her spouse and two dogs, writing spicy fairy tales.
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May 12, 2025
Thank you so much for the arc!
I loved loved loved the first book in this series, and applied to get an advanced copy. I was super excited, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for me.
Looking at the other reviews, I seem to be in the minority, so it could just be me that didn't like it. I'll just be over here on my little island.🏝️
Anyways,
Let's talk about what didn't work for me:
- the characters were quite bland...they just seemed agreeable and naive.
- the dirty talk was so bad ("you turn me on" , "you turn me on too")
- why is his dick referred to as a hidden gem and why is she being referred to as being as wet as a waterslide😭
- I'm so mad at the first sex scene bc she tears and is bleeding (which is listed in the CWs) and is like "oh but I can still give you a blowjob" 😭😭😭😭
- they get into BDSM stuff way too early on in the relationship and it's just a whole bunch of "do you like that?" and "that feels good"
I loved loved loved the first book in this series, and applied to get an advanced copy. I was super excited, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for me.
Looking at the other reviews, I seem to be in the minority, so it could just be me that didn't like it. I'll just be over here on my little island.🏝️
Anyways,
Let's talk about what didn't work for me:
- the characters were quite bland...they just seemed agreeable and naive.
- the dirty talk was so bad ("you turn me on" , "you turn me on too")
- why is his dick referred to as a hidden gem and why is she being referred to as being as wet as a waterslide😭
- I'm so mad at the first sex scene bc she tears and is bleeding (which is listed in the CWs) and is like "oh but I can still give you a blowjob" 😭😭😭😭
- they get into BDSM stuff way too early on in the relationship and it's just a whole bunch of "do you like that?" and "that feels good"
June 12, 2025
I haven’t read a monster romance in a while and this did not disappoint. Egorr and Maddie were soo cute and sweet💚. Seeing how both of them just long for someone to love and watching them navigate their relationship was a breath of fresh air. And the smut scenes…. I liveeeee forrrr🥵. Who doesn’t love a sweet guy who has a filthy mouth in the bedroom 🤭.
Definitely will check out more books by this author!
Definitely will check out more books by this author!
June 11, 2025
I went into this book curious about how an ogre romance would play out, and I was pleasantly surprised by how emotional, quirky, and unexpectedly sweet it turned out to be.
Maddie is a lively and passionate heroine, full of dreams and energy. Her desire to find love beyond the limits of New Eden felt honest and relatable, especially with the inner conflict she carries—wondering if she’s truly lovable. I appreciated how the story gave space to those doubts without turning her into a damsel.
And Egorr? He’s not your typical monster love interest. He’s a hulking ogre, yes—but underneath all that muscle is a thoughtful, shy, and deeply caring guy. His nerdy, bear-like personality made him stand out so much.
Their relationship was well-paced, blending emotional vulnerability with physical chemistry. The spicy scenes were intense, but what I really loved was how they highlighted communication, trust, and exploration.
Maddie is a lively and passionate heroine, full of dreams and energy. Her desire to find love beyond the limits of New Eden felt honest and relatable, especially with the inner conflict she carries—wondering if she’s truly lovable. I appreciated how the story gave space to those doubts without turning her into a damsel.
And Egorr? He’s not your typical monster love interest. He’s a hulking ogre, yes—but underneath all that muscle is a thoughtful, shy, and deeply caring guy. His nerdy, bear-like personality made him stand out so much.
Their relationship was well-paced, blending emotional vulnerability with physical chemistry. The spicy scenes were intense, but what I really loved was how they highlighted communication, trust, and exploration.
October 13, 2025
This book was absolutely adorable and also took me extremely too long too read. School is ruining my life. I just want to read good books and take naps !! Sheesh. This was cute and fun and I loved everything about Egor he was a man with a plan and he wanted Maddie from the very beginning. There is nothing like getting a man that tells you his intentions, makes them clear and hits you with action. I loved their friendship that starts in the beginning, the playfulness and even that they shared their first date at an amusement park. As they were both very naive it was like two teens dating and I was obsessed!! It gave the teenage fever vibes that people are always talking about and the love/lust was instant !!!
May 23, 2025
My Minotaur Husband, the first book in the Stories from New Eden series, is one of my favorite minotaur romances to date! I just adored Theo and Celeste so much. So when I heard there was a second book coming focusing on Celeste’s best friend Maddie, who we met in My Minotaur Husband, and an ogre, I could not wait to read it!!
First of all, I love this alternate reality where there is a dwindling number of humans left and they’re all stuck together in this kinda commune, but monsters can apply for them to be their live in relationships as trial runs that may or may not lead to marriage. This is such a unique concept and I love how it puts the humans as the rarity and the “monsters” as the normal.
I loved how Maddie was so exuberant and could not wait to get outside the walls of New Eden and find the love of her life. I also loved that even though these were her desires, she battled with if she was even loveable and worth someone’s attention. This hit so close to home and I loved watching Egorr think the world of her. As for Egorr, I loved how he was this huge ogre, but was a total nerdy teddy bear! He may have been oblivious at some points, but this ogre was willing to do anything to make Maddie happy.
But don’t let this sweet giant fool you. He is all too ready for a dirty time in the bedroom. And because this is a Lyonne Riley book, we got a bunch of delicious intimate scenes! One thing I especially appreciated in the intimate scenes was the perennial tear. I can’t say I’ve ever read this before, but honestly, it just makes sense!! Not only would an ogre his size ABSOLUTELY physically wreck you if you didn’t go slow enough, but it also forced the couple to slow down with their physical intimacy and get to know each other better. I loved this. I also loved how fast Egorr could switch from a total dom to a total sweetheart in bed at the drop of a dime. That just made the list of my favorite microtropes!
Lastly, I would be remiss to not mention Timble, a troll who Maddie befriended on one of her solo walks. I loved how Timble basically adopted Maddie as a friend in order to keep her safe while she was still able to have some independence in her new world. I honestly would love a Timble story where she applies for a human from New Eden herself.
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.25 stars!
First of all, I love this alternate reality where there is a dwindling number of humans left and they’re all stuck together in this kinda commune, but monsters can apply for them to be their live in relationships as trial runs that may or may not lead to marriage. This is such a unique concept and I love how it puts the humans as the rarity and the “monsters” as the normal.
I loved how Maddie was so exuberant and could not wait to get outside the walls of New Eden and find the love of her life. I also loved that even though these were her desires, she battled with if she was even loveable and worth someone’s attention. This hit so close to home and I loved watching Egorr think the world of her. As for Egorr, I loved how he was this huge ogre, but was a total nerdy teddy bear! He may have been oblivious at some points, but this ogre was willing to do anything to make Maddie happy.
But don’t let this sweet giant fool you. He is all too ready for a dirty time in the bedroom. And because this is a Lyonne Riley book, we got a bunch of delicious intimate scenes! One thing I especially appreciated in the intimate scenes was the perennial tear. I can’t say I’ve ever read this before, but honestly, it just makes sense!! Not only would an ogre his size ABSOLUTELY physically wreck you if you didn’t go slow enough, but it also forced the couple to slow down with their physical intimacy and get to know each other better. I loved this. I also loved how fast Egorr could switch from a total dom to a total sweetheart in bed at the drop of a dime. That just made the list of my favorite microtropes!
Lastly, I would be remiss to not mention Timble, a troll who Maddie befriended on one of her solo walks. I loved how Timble basically adopted Maddie as a friend in order to keep her safe while she was still able to have some independence in her new world. I honestly would love a Timble story where she applies for a human from New Eden herself.
Thank you to Lyonne Riley for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.25 stars!
May 26, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👀Tropes: Monster Romance, single POV, with a Plus Size Orge and a small human in a world where humans are protected behind a wall in a home away from monsters. There's a bit of misunderstanding, but mostly spice and romance.
☠️CW: Sexual Content and minor talk of an injury, minor almost assault (running into a scary monster, nothing happens)
📚Read Method: Kindle eBook ARC
✨My Thoughts: Lyonne writes a lovely story that is as much emotional heart as there is physical touch. Maddie and Egorr come from completely different worlds, but both have the sexual appetite that out matches even the largest ogre meal. What little uneasiness that comes with the misunderstanding plot trope, the novel finishes with a beautiful happy ending.
💖Quotes:
- "Stupid? I don't like it when you're mean to yourself, Maddie. You're my friend, and nobody gets to be mean to my friends."
- "If she begs so sweetly... then I suppose I had better give it to her."
- "Come for me, little wife."
👀Tropes: Monster Romance, single POV, with a Plus Size Orge and a small human in a world where humans are protected behind a wall in a home away from monsters. There's a bit of misunderstanding, but mostly spice and romance.
☠️CW: Sexual Content and minor talk of an injury, minor almost assault (running into a scary monster, nothing happens)
📚Read Method: Kindle eBook ARC
✨My Thoughts: Lyonne writes a lovely story that is as much emotional heart as there is physical touch. Maddie and Egorr come from completely different worlds, but both have the sexual appetite that out matches even the largest ogre meal. What little uneasiness that comes with the misunderstanding plot trope, the novel finishes with a beautiful happy ending.
💖Quotes:
- "Stupid? I don't like it when you're mean to yourself, Maddie. You're my friend, and nobody gets to be mean to my friends."
- "If she begs so sweetly... then I suppose I had better give it to her."
- "Come for me, little wife."
November 24, 2025
As with all of Lyonne Riley’s books, this was so stinking cute!!!
Perfect if you need a palette cleanser or a pick me up. Something to make you feel all ooey gooey.
Perfect if you need a palette cleanser or a pick me up. Something to make you feel all ooey gooey.
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August 15, 2025Would live in that woodland cottage, very much Hobbiton vibes, 10/10 for that house!!
July 27, 2025
This was so great and cozy and HOT…. but I didn’t really like Maddie. She was so ridiculously jealous and self centered in a big conflict/argument with Egorr, when you could tell he was just so clueless and scared that he hurt her! She made him CRY! Unforgivable.
Anyway, besides that scene, this was a perfect break book 😌.
Anyway, besides that scene, this was a perfect break book 😌.
May 11, 2025
Obsessed is an understatement! Egorr is literally the sweetest MMC I’ve ever read. He takes gentle giant to whole new level. Maddie is so fun, caring, and loving, she really breathes a new light into his life! This story is fully character driven and has the most heartfelt scenes while also having the spiciest scenes ever - gah damn! J’adore!
June 26, 2025
2.5⭐️
This was a great short read.
I don’t mind insta love type of romance especially when it is that short.
As for the character
Egorr is an ogre that works in programming. He’s quiet and reserved and from the few info we’ve got his species is scares. He’s sweet and caring and he match well with the FMC. I wish we would have his pov too cause we don’t know him much because we only see him through Maddie’s eyes
As for Maddie’s, I didn’t mind her but if she was real I wouldn’t like her. She is so focus on sex ! I understand that for some people need it but sometimes it felt like she's only looking for that . She is so focus on having sex that she doesn't realise that her and Egorr was not going to work on the first try (Like anyone with common sense would know this). She is also very sheltered and that is explain by the humans living on a secluded base to protect them from potential danger but how can you be that naive (? no idea if that word works for what I want to say) she lives with others women, her parents and when she goes to te doctor she doesn't seems to understand much though the wording is really simple. I don't she seems too naive in her way while being overly sexual in others . Her personality was a mess . And don't get me started on the jealousy scene...
This was a great short read.
I don’t mind insta love type of romance especially when it is that short.
As for the character
Egorr is an ogre that works in programming. He’s quiet and reserved and from the few info we’ve got his species is scares. He’s sweet and caring and he match well with the FMC. I wish we would have his pov too cause we don’t know him much because we only see him through Maddie’s eyes
As for Maddie’s, I didn’t mind her but if she was real I wouldn’t like her. She is so focus on sex ! I understand that for some people need it but sometimes it felt like she's only looking for that . She is so focus on having sex that she doesn't realise that her and Egorr was not going to work on the first try (Like anyone with common sense would know this). She is also very sheltered and that is explain by the humans living on a secluded base to protect them from potential danger but how can you be that naive (? no idea if that word works for what I want to say) she lives with others women, her parents and when she goes to te doctor she doesn't seems to understand much though the wording is really simple. I don't she seems too naive in her way while being overly sexual in others . Her personality was a mess . And don't get me started on the jealousy scene...
May 11, 2025
This was such a cozy, sweet, and spicy read — exactly what I was looking for! My Ogre Husband is low-angst and high-heat, with a really satisfying HEA. One of the things I loved was how the author actually takes time with the intimacy development. So many spicy romances just skip over the logistics and expect the FMC to take a literal Pringle can with no prep — not here! The “training” aspect was handled so well and made the whole relationship feel more real and even sweeter.
My only gripe (and what lost it a star) was the one major conflict, which felt forced and unnecessary. The FMC gets mad over a minor social cue the MMC misses and reacts in a way that just didn’t feel fair or mature. It gave big “too stupid to live” energy, and I wish it had been handled differently. Thankfully, the resolution was more grounded, and the rest of the story totally made up for it.
If you’re into cozy monster romance with actual chemistry, a gentle giant MMC, and solid spice, this one hits the mark!
ARC REVIEW
My only gripe (and what lost it a star) was the one major conflict, which felt forced and unnecessary. The FMC gets mad over a minor social cue the MMC misses and reacts in a way that just didn’t feel fair or mature. It gave big “too stupid to live” energy, and I wish it had been handled differently. Thankfully, the resolution was more grounded, and the rest of the story totally made up for it.
If you’re into cozy monster romance with actual chemistry, a gentle giant MMC, and solid spice, this one hits the mark!
ARC REVIEW
May 20, 2025
This was such a cute book! Maddie and Egorr are so sweet and perfect together. I really loved that this was more of a realistic version of a monster romance. It wouldn’t just fit immediately… ouch iykyk
I loved watching their relationship develop and grow into something so beautiful and built on trust and mutual love and respect. The fact that Egorr is so gentle and kind with her even through her own frustrations makes it even sweeter.
The pub scene upset me but I’m glad it turned out the way it did. I also love Timble, she’s such a cutie and a really good friend for Maddie and I’m glad she has someone who lives close by because even though Celeste is always there for Maddie she’s stuck in the compound. (I hope we get her story next)
Another thing I liked about this world is that humans are so scarce and not all monsters are kind, which makes the story feel more real as well. In fact some monsters are plain old jerk faces *cough* Shisek *cough*
I loved watching their relationship develop and grow into something so beautiful and built on trust and mutual love and respect. The fact that Egorr is so gentle and kind with her even through her own frustrations makes it even sweeter.
The pub scene upset me but I’m glad it turned out the way it did. I also love Timble, she’s such a cutie and a really good friend for Maddie and I’m glad she has someone who lives close by because even though Celeste is always there for Maddie she’s stuck in the compound. (I hope we get her story next)
Another thing I liked about this world is that humans are so scarce and not all monsters are kind, which makes the story feel more real as well. In fact some monsters are plain old jerk faces *cough* Shisek *cough*
November 24, 2025
I picked this up because I have a soft spot for sweet, intelligent, introverted dudes with a bear physique. I also like dudes who are a bit of a homebody, can cook like a motherfucker, are particular about their fish and chips, like theme park dates, are good kissers, have a big ol' dick, but are a little reserved about sex.
It wasn't until about 30% of the way into the book when I realized this is just if my husband was green with tusks.
I am now in an awkward part of my marriage, because he is simultaneously insulted to be compared to an ogre wearing sweatpants and a carpel tunnel brace, but will also be insulted if I give this anything less than 5 stars.
It wasn't until about 30% of the way into the book when I realized this is just if my husband was green with tusks.
I am now in an awkward part of my marriage, because he is simultaneously insulted to be compared to an ogre wearing sweatpants and a carpel tunnel brace, but will also be insulted if I give this anything less than 5 stars.
May 18, 2025
Finished in one sitting! This is by far the best book Lyonne has ever written! And I’ve read them all! Thank you for giving me a lower than usual angst and no real third act break up, lol!
We got an adorably sweet loving ogre who is also kinda nerdy, with a dad bod I dig! Then we got a simple kind girl who just wants to love and be loved who has been hurt. These two together make syrupy goodness I want all over my breakfast😏
We got an adorably sweet loving ogre who is also kinda nerdy, with a dad bod I dig! Then we got a simple kind girl who just wants to love and be loved who has been hurt. These two together make syrupy goodness I want all over my breakfast😏
May 23, 2025
I love a sweet and cozy monster romance.
And Lyonne Riley does not disappoint.
It was so adorable to see the growing love between Maddie and Egorr. Maddie wants so much more from her life, and she definitely got a lot more with Egorr! Almost more than she could handle! 😅 Egorr was just the sweetest large cinnamon roll of a monster and I rooted for an HEA for him from the second he appeared. It was also so cute to have glimpses of Celeste in the story, who got her HEA in the first book, My Minotaur Husband. I hope to see more from this series!!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
And Lyonne Riley does not disappoint.
It was so adorable to see the growing love between Maddie and Egorr. Maddie wants so much more from her life, and she definitely got a lot more with Egorr! Almost more than she could handle! 😅 Egorr was just the sweetest large cinnamon roll of a monster and I rooted for an HEA for him from the second he appeared. It was also so cute to have glimpses of Celeste in the story, who got her HEA in the first book, My Minotaur Husband. I hope to see more from this series!!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 21, 2025
Todo va en qué no le podía meter el mástil.
fin.
fin.
May 25, 2025
I wanted to love this (I LOVED "My minotaur husband"), but Maddie annoyed the crap out of me! she's impulsive, can't communicate to save her life and is annoying AF. She gets out of a semi abusive relationship with an asshole shadow demon and jumps right into the next relationship with no healing time and her response to everything is to overreact or go straight to sex.
I really wanted to love this but Egorr seemed to be doing a lot of the relationship work and he fell a bit flat for me. his only personality trait is being ... really nice, kind of simple and grateful for any crumb Maddie decides to give him. From the moment they get together it's just sex stuff and it's NOT as hot as Lyonne's smut usually is. There's basically no romance or connection at all and the smut is of the "you like that / oh that feels good" variety.
While I liked the premise and the story, Maddie's annoying personality and the whole awkward bdsm thing kinda killed it for me.
I really wanted to love this but Egorr seemed to be doing a lot of the relationship work and he fell a bit flat for me. his only personality trait is being ... really nice, kind of simple and grateful for any crumb Maddie decides to give him. From the moment they get together it's just sex stuff and it's NOT as hot as Lyonne's smut usually is. There's basically no romance or connection at all and the smut is of the "you like that / oh that feels good" variety.
While I liked the premise and the story, Maddie's annoying personality and the whole awkward bdsm thing kinda killed it for me.
June 4, 2025
Wasn’t my favorite
So, this story wasn’t my favorite. But I have preordered it, however, it took my 3 days to finish this storyline cause I couldn’t stand the MFC. I also didn’t enjoy that took the last few chapters for them to come together. It had its cute moments and I enjoyed the MMC. It’s that female that vex me. Happy reading
So, this story wasn’t my favorite. But I have preordered it, however, it took my 3 days to finish this storyline cause I couldn’t stand the MFC. I also didn’t enjoy that took the last few chapters for them to come together. It had its cute moments and I enjoyed the MMC. It’s that female that vex me. Happy reading
May 20, 2025
Big Heart, Bigger Love: A Cozy Monster Romance Delight
Maddie (FMC): Human • Wants to Find Love • Sassy with a Heart of Gold • Sunshiny & Bubbly • Has Never Left the Compound •
Egorr (MMC): Ogre • Software Developer • Plus-Sized Gentle Giant • Cinnamon Roll with a Dirty Mouth • Loves Gaming and Grey Sweatpants •
Tropes:
🎮 Ogre x Human
🛁 Inter-Species Romance
🎮 Size Difference
🛁 Stretching & Stuffing
🎮 Low Angst
🛁 Cozy Monster Read
🎮 Trial Marriage Agreement
🛁 Quick Read (under 200 pages)
Rating: 🥡🥡🥡🥡(4⭐️)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️(👅, chest luge, hair pulling, blindfold, toys as teammates, stretching, impact play, ♋️)
T/W: perineal tear injury (on page)
Who knew a trial marriage between a cinnamon roll ogre and a determined human would be the cozy monster romance I didn’t know I needed? My Ogre Husband is a low-angst, high-heat delight where size definitely matters and so does communication. Egorr, our sweet software developer ogre, is the ultimate gentle giant, and Maddie brings the sass, heart, and post-shadow-demon-separation glow-up. The emotional connection builds right alongside the physical (no skipping the logistics here 😉). Aside from one minor conflict that felt more “meh” than monstrous, this was a warm and spicy cuddle of a read. Perfect for fans of big softies and even bigger… hearts.
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave an honest review.
Maddie (FMC): Human • Wants to Find Love • Sassy with a Heart of Gold • Sunshiny & Bubbly • Has Never Left the Compound •
Egorr (MMC): Ogre • Software Developer • Plus-Sized Gentle Giant • Cinnamon Roll with a Dirty Mouth • Loves Gaming and Grey Sweatpants •
Tropes:
🎮 Ogre x Human
🛁 Inter-Species Romance
🎮 Size Difference
🛁 Stretching & Stuffing
🎮 Low Angst
🛁 Cozy Monster Read
🎮 Trial Marriage Agreement
🛁 Quick Read (under 200 pages)
Rating: 🥡🥡🥡🥡(4⭐️)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️(👅, chest luge, hair pulling, blindfold, toys as teammates, stretching, impact play, ♋️)
T/W: perineal tear injury (on page)
Who knew a trial marriage between a cinnamon roll ogre and a determined human would be the cozy monster romance I didn’t know I needed? My Ogre Husband is a low-angst, high-heat delight where size definitely matters and so does communication. Egorr, our sweet software developer ogre, is the ultimate gentle giant, and Maddie brings the sass, heart, and post-shadow-demon-separation glow-up. The emotional connection builds right alongside the physical (no skipping the logistics here 😉). Aside from one minor conflict that felt more “meh” than monstrous, this was a warm and spicy cuddle of a read. Perfect for fans of big softies and even bigger… hearts.
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave an honest review.
May 23, 2025
This was such a sweet and cozy (and SUPER spicy) monster romance! I love the premise of the New Eden books, and I was so happy to get to jump back into this world.
Maddie and Egorr are so cute together. Egorr is adorable and does his best to anticipate whatever Maddie might need, and I love him for it!
I like that there are some learning curves with intimacy in this series. It makes complete sense that they would have to work up to things and not immediately be perfectly physically compatible, and I feel like it’s rare to see that in monster romance sometimes.
Also, shoutout to Timble. I love her. 🥹
If you’re looking for a quick, spicy, cozy read, this is perfect!
You’ll find:
•Cozy Monster Romance
•Ogre/Human
•Body Positivity
•Light BDSM
•Oral Galore
•Stretching/Stuffing
Thank you so much to Lyonne Riley for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💖
Maddie and Egorr are so cute together. Egorr is adorable and does his best to anticipate whatever Maddie might need, and I love him for it!
I like that there are some learning curves with intimacy in this series. It makes complete sense that they would have to work up to things and not immediately be perfectly physically compatible, and I feel like it’s rare to see that in monster romance sometimes.
Also, shoutout to Timble. I love her. 🥹
If you’re looking for a quick, spicy, cozy read, this is perfect!
You’ll find:
•Cozy Monster Romance
•Ogre/Human
•Body Positivity
•Light BDSM
•Oral Galore
•Stretching/Stuffing
Thank you so much to Lyonne Riley for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💖
May 12, 2025
Cute and smutty paranormal romance between human Maddie, who’s just left a failed trial marriage with a shadow demon, and Egorr, an IT specialist looking for love who just happens to be an ogre.
When their intimate encounter goes horribly wrong, Maddie is upset and discouraged but the good-natured ogre isn’t giving up on their possible HEA so easily.
I really enjoyed the exploration of the anatomical differences between the two species; generally speaking in otherworldly romance the issue is downplayed, nonexistent, or it just miraculously works, and that’s just always struck me as odd.
I was furnished an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
When their intimate encounter goes horribly wrong, Maddie is upset and discouraged but the good-natured ogre isn’t giving up on their possible HEA so easily.
I really enjoyed the exploration of the anatomical differences between the two species; generally speaking in otherworldly romance the issue is downplayed, nonexistent, or it just miraculously works, and that’s just always struck me as odd.
I was furnished an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
May 16, 2025
Oh my goodness Egorr was so cute! This book is sweet and cozy but has some great spice, too. I loved how supportive and protective Egorr was of Maddie and helped her work up to his size. No magic to help out here friends. He's large in more ways than one. 😏
There was some issues with their first time together because of his size, and they were a bit too overeager. I loved how he still had control over himself to stop and make sure she was ok, but I didn't enjoy that he let her continue giving him a BJ after he literally ripped her. I wish he had forced her to lay down and rest until they figured out if she was ok.
Maddie was very sure and confident in what she wanted in a relationship and she went for it! And she wasn't going to settle for less! Thankfully she found the right gentle giant.
If you're looking for a low stakes, cozy and sweet read with lots of bedroom exploration pick this one up!
May 20, 2025
this was so cute and cozy! who doesn’t love a big cinnamon roll of a monster 🥹 maddie and egorr were precious and i loved their love! timble was another favorite character of mine, she was so lovely and supportive! i want a friend like her 🖤
this sweet little book is a perfect day read if you’re needing something homey, cheerful and spicy. a perfect pick me up that had blushing and kicking my feet.
thank you so much lyonne for letting me arc read this. i can’t wait to read more of your stories!
this sweet little book is a perfect day read if you’re needing something homey, cheerful and spicy. a perfect pick me up that had blushing and kicking my feet.
thank you so much lyonne for letting me arc read this. i can’t wait to read more of your stories!
April 25, 2025
Egorr and Maddie was the cutest!
Maddie knew she what she wanted but after a bad relationship she's back at new Eden when she comes across Egorr's application.
I loved Egorr instantly. He's soft and cozy and so sweet.
I purposely slowed myself reading this because i wanted to stay in the Egorr and Maddie bubble as long as possible!
If you're looking for sweet and cozy but with hot hot hot scenes then this is for you!
Maddie knew she what she wanted but after a bad relationship she's back at new Eden when she comes across Egorr's application.
I loved Egorr instantly. He's soft and cozy and so sweet.
I purposely slowed myself reading this because i wanted to stay in the Egorr and Maddie bubble as long as possible!
If you're looking for sweet and cozy but with hot hot hot scenes then this is for you!
May 16, 2025
**Thank you to the Author and Team for the ARC; all opinions are my own.**
4 ⭐️
3.5 🌶
This was such a sweet, cozy monster romance! I really loved the idea of a trial marriage, and getting to read about Maddie and Egorr learning how to be a relationship with one another and fall in love was such a good pick-me-up! I also loved how body positive this book was.
If you like:
☆cozy romances
☆monster x human
☆stuffing
☆LOTS of spice
☆trial marriages
Then give this one a shot!
4 ⭐️
3.5 🌶
This was such a sweet, cozy monster romance! I really loved the idea of a trial marriage, and getting to read about Maddie and Egorr learning how to be a relationship with one another and fall in love was such a good pick-me-up! I also loved how body positive this book was.
If you like:
☆cozy romances
☆monster x human
☆stuffing
☆LOTS of spice
☆trial marriages
Then give this one a shot!
May 29, 2025
Thankyou Lyonne and Bookfunnel for this eArc!
This was a spicy, cosy monster romance set in a world where there's about 100 humans and they want out of the compound and into the real world. They just need a monster partner to do it!
Maddie hasn't had much luck finding a husband, but when Egorr's application lands in her pile she instantly could tell he was a kind and caring ogre. Egorr is such a sweetie, he cared for Maddie every step of the way and even when he made mistakes he owned up to them so they could work it out together.
As always there's size difference in this, and the way the author has done this was perfect - and sweet!
I cant wait for the next installment.
This was a spicy, cosy monster romance set in a world where there's about 100 humans and they want out of the compound and into the real world. They just need a monster partner to do it!
Maddie hasn't had much luck finding a husband, but when Egorr's application lands in her pile she instantly could tell he was a kind and caring ogre. Egorr is such a sweetie, he cared for Maddie every step of the way and even when he made mistakes he owned up to them so they could work it out together.
As always there's size difference in this, and the way the author has done this was perfect - and sweet!
I cant wait for the next installment.
May 31, 2025
Maddie is a super horny little human and I love Egorr for her! This one takes “will it fit” to another level lol
But honey once they finally seal the deal, ain’t no going back for either one of them!
Once again, Lyonne has given us another banger, and if you need something quick, super sweet, and smutty—this is the one for you 💜
But honey once they finally seal the deal, ain’t no going back for either one of them!
Once again, Lyonne has given us another banger, and if you need something quick, super sweet, and smutty—this is the one for you 💜
July 17, 2025
Book club recommendation- thought it might be cozy but the FMC is honestly really annoying so it was hard to sit through. You know those videos where the lady talks about how small and dainty she is? That. That is her whole personality.
December 11, 2025
I- I think I like monster romance……, why are the MLs so kind and considerate and sooo loving 😩😩 where can I get one?
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