Another One Bites the Lust

Moonlight Siren Supernatural Cruises #3

by Lisa Carlisle

I came on this cruise to escape my cheating ex.

Not to fake-date the hot, leather-clad jaguar shifter leading the ship’s rock band. Definitely not to fall for him.

I’m a two-hundred-year-old vampire. He’s a young shifter who lives on a cruise ship. But I need a pretend boyfriend to scare off my ex, and Van agrees to help me.

After one kiss to sell our fake relationship, I can’t stop thinking about him.

Now he’s calling me mate. And I…might be tempted to believe him.

My persistent ex isn’t taking no for an answer. And this fake boyfriend of mine? He’s more than ready to turn very real—and very protective.

Another One Bites the Lust is a spicy, paranormal romcom set on a cruise ship. Fake dating, shifter-vampire chemistry, a band of supernatural misfits, and a shifter rockstar who won’t let his mate go. Step aboard the Moonlight Siren for a quick read romance today!

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2025

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Lisa Carlisle loves stories with dark, brooding heroes or quirky outcasts. Her romances have been named Top Picks at Night Owl Reviews and The Romance Reviews.

When she was younger, she worked in a variety of jobs, moving to various countries. She was stationed in Okinawa while in the Marines, backpacked alone through Europe, and worked in Paris before returning to the U.S. She owned a bookstore for a few years as she loves to read. She’s married with two kids, two cats, and too many fish.

Reviews

[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another One Bites the Lust follows the journey of Celeste and Van. The characters are well developed and phenomenally executed throughout the story. The chemistry between these two characters is absolutely amazing and off the charts hot. I absolutely adored getting to know both Celeste and Van as well as seeing their story unfold through the pages of this book. I found myself not wanting to set this book down until I was finished with reading it. This novel is beautifully written, exceptionally balanced and perfectly executed by Lisa Carlisle. She continues to showcase what an amazing author she is with each book I’ve read by her thus far. I’m looking forward to reading more of her work in the future. Another One Bites the Lust is definitely a book that would be recommended for anyone to checkout and give it a read.

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[Sandra Hould · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a lot of fun reading this book. It was easy to read and took little time to get through, but it was full of little moments that made me smile, dream, and want more. If you want a quick read that will help you dream of shifters and romance, this book is for you! It is a great fast and light read for moments like when you are at the airport waiting for your flight, or when you are waiting for your appointment.

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[Laura Moylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Van is the lead singer for the Luna Blue Shadows and they play on the Moonlight Siren, a supernatural cruise line. Van is a jaguar shifter, with vampire guitarist Damian, wolf shifter bassist Rex, & gargoyle drummer Caleb. Now we know from the other books that Van is a player, but in this one, he gets hexed by one of them, a witch, Maribelle. Of course, that is when he meets his fated mate. lol. I laughed a lot and I felt a bit bad for him about it. But, it did as it was intended, and taught him a lesson. Although, he thinks it lasted longer than it did. Which is just as funny. An elegant, sophisticated and two centuries old vampire is his mate. She is Celeste and she is trying to get away from her old lover, whom I find to be totally yucky and a bit evil besides = Lucien. Once Van & Celeste finally talk, it is so sweet and fun. Their mental asides are funny and adorable. Lucien is a mega-problem that needs to be dealt with. I loved how they do so. I found myself doing evil cackles during that part. The book is fun, romantic, sweet, steamy and a bit scary. I also really liked Maribelle. I hope she gets her own book. lol, looks like it is Caleb’s turn.

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[Happily Ever After Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another One Bites the Lust is the third title in the Moonlight Siren series, and brings us Celeste’s and Van’s reluctant romance. Reluctant? Well, yeah, because Van firmly believes that the mate draw he’s feeling is pure pranked magic, and he couldn’t be more wrong if he tried. Celeste is dealing with a stalking ex who cheated and has the gall to think she’ll take him back. What these two are about to discover will toss their carefully contrived explanations overboard, and if they’re lucky, open the door to a love that could last forever…literally.

I had such fun with Another One Bites the Lust by Lisa Carlisle. It’s a well-written, fun, witty, steamy romance between a jaguar shifter who firmly believes his wandering days will never end, and a centuries-old vampire who is tired of being used and alone but hesitates to believe in fate. If that’s your kind of paranormal romance, then you’re going to love this one.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author's team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

[LeMiliere · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and have been waiting for Van's story. You will know if you have read the earlier books, and I sincerely suggest that you do, that Van's a jaguar shifter, and lead singer for the Luna Blue Shadows rock band along with Damian, a vampire and guitarist, Rex, a wolf shifter who plays base and their drummber Caleb who is a gargoyle.

Van has always been a player, but it's his turn to fall when he meets his fated mate, Celeste, a two-hundred-year-old vampire.

Their story is fun and sometimes dramatic. I found myself laughing out loud, but it's also a sometimes scary, sweet, yet steamy read that I didn't want to put down. Their journey to their HEA is quite a bumpy ride.

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[J Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy. Celeste, a two-hundred-year-old vampire, goes on the Moonlight Siren cruise to escape her ex, who will not leave her alone. Celeste meets Van, the lead singer in the ship's rock band, and a much younger jaguar shifter. Celeste and Van fake date to throw off the ex, but will the fake date turn real, or will they walk away when the ex accepts that Celeste is no longer his?

I liked the concept of a supernatural cruise, I kept expecting Dean or Sam to pop up...ha..ha.

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[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another One Bites the Lust by Lisa Carlisle posted 6/24/25 5 stars
Van & Celeste

He's a shifter lead singer in a PNR band on a cruise ship for PNRs. He's also quite the playboy. When a witch decides to teach him a lesson with a little mischief, it makes him doubt he's found what all shifters search for.

She's on the cruise to get rid of her ex, who won't leave her alone. He followed her on the ship, and she begged Van to play boyfriend in front of the ex. Surprise awaits them. It isn't pretend anymore. Shifter vs. Vampire.

[Carol-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fake dating turns real very quickly for lead singer and panther shifter Van when he realizes he has met his mate in 200 year old vampire Celeste who is trying to avoid her ex-fiancé on the cruise ship he works on. He just has to convince her that he is Mr. Right in spite of the age and social status gap, all while avoiding her ex who is determined to get Celeste back.

A very quick and enjoyable read!.

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[Raina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun and quick read from the series. Each is written as a standalone with some crossover of the characters. This one brings a mate to the one in the band that never wanted to find his mate. Van loves that he can have no commitment relationships and with so many coming and going on a cruise he has his pick. But all it takes is one scent and his jaguar won’t let him continue his ways. For Celeste he may be there to help her but maybe he means more than that.

[T.M. Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another One Bites the Lust (Moonlight Siren Book 3)
by Lisa Carlisle
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts

REVIEW

It's our swooning singer Van's turn to fall overboard...

Celeste is onboard to escape a bad decision, she hooks Van to...What?
Van thinks it's a bad joke, or magic that has his Jaguar saying MINE...
Can he get his brain onboard before his sexy vampire turns away?

Another enjoyable, funny, sexy read in this Paranormal Love Boat series.

[Vanessa Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved book 3 in the Moonlight Siren series. It was romantic, funny, with a happy ever after ending. Who knew pretending to be Celeste's romantic love interest could lead to feelings. I loved how the story started with a hex and ending with true love.

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[Janet Smith McHardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun read. When ladies man Van gets hexed by an ex. He thinks finding his mate is part of it. Celeste is a two hundred year old Vampire on the cruse go get away from a clingy ex. I enjoyed this story and the character's.

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[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Van & Celeste
Van, the lead singer of the ship's rock band, meets his mate Celeste. A Great story about a shifter meeting his fated mate, Celeste, a vampire. Another great romance aboard the Moonlight Siren that I absolutely Loved! I Highly Recommend! No Spoilers!.

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[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

We join Celeste a 200 year old vampire as she boards the Moonlight Siren to escape from her ex. Van is a jaguar shifter and the lead singer of the Luna Blue Shadows rock band on board the cruise liner. Their story is a fun story, a fated story and full of humour, drama, sweet moments and steamy and it had me hooked and loving every minute of this paranormal romance journey.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Celeste, Vampire, and Van, Jaguar shifter. The story keeps us turning the pages with connection, denial and steam.

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[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun shifter/vampire rom-com.. I liked it very much.. It has fated mates and an instant connection, with an opposites-attract romance..

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[Sandra Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of the Moonlight Siren series. A well-written short story. Celeste, a vampire meets Van, a jaguar shifter meet and boy oh boy the sparks fly. Can't wait for the next book.

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[Melanie Purcell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great light read full of supernaturals and quirky moments. The characters are vibrant and play off each other very well. I loved this so much I need to go read the rest of the series!.

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[angela gunstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one bites the lust

Brilliant series enjoyed the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone and can't wait to read more in this series

[Ladnamal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short story that can be read as a standalone. I loved the spice in it and Van was so sweet to Celeste.

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 3 just as fun

This is the third book in this series, and it picks right up after book 2. This time Van, the lead singer & jaguar shifter, meets his mate in the form of Celeste, a 200 year old vampire. I really enjoyed this book!

[Melvena Asa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Fantastic. Great book full of action packed mystery. I love all of this authors books she has never written a bad book. I can't wait to see what might happen next.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great addition to a wonderfully fun series that never fails to charm me, melt my heart and leave me smiling. Van and Celeste's romance was cute, funny, spicy, and emotional.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

highly enjoyable with some giggles

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read - Old Vanger

[sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Van is determined to never settle for one female until he meets a 200 year old Vampire who just happens to be his mate even though he denies it.

[nikitatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the plot of the book I just wish the execution was better. I loved the idea of fake dating on a cruise ship but both characters were bland and there was no real story besides the fake dating.