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Dying for Death: The Stuntman and the Scribe
I was meant to keep order, not fall in love with a reckless vampire who could tear my world apart.
As the newly appointed God of the Dead, I can’t afford even a hint of weakness as a man or a god. Las Vegas belongs to the Egyptian gods now, and I’m the one holding the balance between my power-hungry brethren.
Any crack in my authority could ignite open war, dragging chaos down the Strip. To keep the world standing, I have to make it unmistakably clear that I’m in control now—the man who once kept order from the sidelines and now decides how far the gods can push.
That control unravels the moment the one man I loved returns to the city of lights and sin—no longer human, but a vampire.
In exchange for immortality, Aaron is blood bound to Seth, a god determined to resurrect ancient hierarchies and enslave mortals and immortals alike. Worse, Seth knows exactly how to use Aaron against me.
And Aaron doesn’t make it easy.
He keeps throwing himself into danger, reckless and defiant, like he needs to prove he’s no longer something fragile I have to protect.
But he still is.
And if anything happens to him, I would never recover.
I have to choose between the order that keeps the world intact and the man who has always been my only weakness.
Loving him could start a war.
Losing him would destroy me.
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As the newly appointed God of the Dead, I can’t afford even a hint of weakness as a man or a god. Las Vegas belongs to the Egyptian gods now, and I’m the one holding the balance between my power-hungry brethren.
Any crack in my authority could ignite open war, dragging chaos down the Strip. To keep the world standing, I have to make it unmistakably clear that I’m in control now—the man who once kept order from the sidelines and now decides how far the gods can push.
That control unravels the moment the one man I loved returns to the city of lights and sin—no longer human, but a vampire.
In exchange for immortality, Aaron is blood bound to Seth, a god determined to resurrect ancient hierarchies and enslave mortals and immortals alike. Worse, Seth knows exactly how to use Aaron against me.
And Aaron doesn’t make it easy.
He keeps throwing himself into danger, reckless and defiant, like he needs to prove he’s no longer something fragile I have to protect.
But he still is.
And if anything happens to him, I would never recover.
I have to choose between the order that keeps the world intact and the man who has always been my only weakness.
Loving him could start a war.
Losing him would destroy me.
Download NOW for a spicy M/M standalone book in an paranormal romance series filled with ancient gods, modern power struggles, and a forbidden love so hot it's likely to burn down Sin City
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2026
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About the author
Holly Roberds
39 books1,892 followersHolly Roberds is an Amazon Top 40 Bestselling Author of the Vegas Immortals and Lost Girls series, known for badass heroines, gut-busting laughs, and spicy romance. Holly lives in Denver but is only outdoorsy in that she drinks on patios—with a prosecco in one hand and an espresso in the other. When not writing, she’s playing D&D, sharpening her banter skills, or sinking her teeth into her husband’s very bitable arm.
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Review of advance copy
This is the story we all needed and Holly did not disappoint. This story was worth the wait. The passion and love Timothy and Aaron share is so deliciously sweet. This book had me needing to know what was going to happen next I couldn't put this down. Such great character development in this book. It was great getting to see these two struggle for each other to be better one another other. I was beyond invested in their love. I can't wait to see if she writes more to their story or for someone else in this world.
March 25, 2026
Holly really said Hold My Glass 🍸 and let these two SHOW OUT. I knew my little Timothy had it in him to prove his throne. Aaron just had to let hell lose and throw caution to the winds. Dying for Death was the exact side story I was wishing for these two. I absolutely love the Vegas Immortal Series and cannot wait for more side stories 💀🖤 smut, gods, shadow pups, and of course casinos? sold. throw in an adrenaline junkie who needs forever with his one true heart mate. I knew this one would come in swinging and let me tell ya it starts out HAWT 🥵🙏🌶
March 19, 2026
OKAY listen Lindaaa—this one did not walk in quietly. It kicked the damn door down and made itself comfortable.
I’ve had this series rotting on my TBR for a minute after reading Monster Under my Bed last Oct, which absolutely wrecked me so good that I had to light a cigarette during and after (note: I quit smoking years ago). So when the ARC opportunity popped up? Yeah, no hesitation. Snatched. Immediately.
And this little prequel novella? Oh, she understood the assignment.
We’re talking forbidden romance between an ancient Sumerian god and a human set in this glittering, sin-soaked, contemporary Vegas-style city where gods walk among us in secret. And the tension? Immediate. Electric. Unholy. (for my feral friends spice starts on my page 1 or two just put that into perspective).
But here’s where it gets even better—because what starts as that god/human dynamic slowly twists into something darker, sharper… more dangerous. Enter: vampires. And not in a “oh cute fangs” way. No. This shift changes the entire emotional temperature of the story. The power dynamics are scrumtrulecently (iykyk) messy. The yearning = cranked up to an unbearable level.
And although this is a Novella, the author did not cut corners on plot development, world, building character arcs etc. 👏
A definite highlight for me was the Mythos, which is seamlessly blended—Sumerian roots with hints of Egyptian influence layered into a modern sin city-esque empire dripping in excess and danger. With vibes on immaculate, and tension stretched so tight I thought it was going to snap. 🤌🔥
And when it finally does… yeah. I inhaled that oxygen and like I had been drowning. 😮💨
Also, can we talk about the longing? Because this book said “slow burn” and then jumped into a gas chamber and lit the match anyway. I was giggling, kicking my feet, staring at the ceiling at 3AM like I had just personally been wronged by the lack of fictional men like this existing IRL yet again.
And the wildest part? These aren’t even the main coupling in the series. (from my current understanding.)
If THIS is the level of obsession we’re getting from side characters??? I am not prepared for what the full-length books are about to do to me. 🤣🤌 but put me in, coach!
So yeah. 10/10. Zero notes. I’m already emotionally attached and slightly unwell.
I’ve had this series rotting on my TBR for a minute after reading Monster Under my Bed last Oct, which absolutely wrecked me so good that I had to light a cigarette during and after (note: I quit smoking years ago). So when the ARC opportunity popped up? Yeah, no hesitation. Snatched. Immediately.
And this little prequel novella? Oh, she understood the assignment.
We’re talking forbidden romance between an ancient Sumerian god and a human set in this glittering, sin-soaked, contemporary Vegas-style city where gods walk among us in secret. And the tension? Immediate. Electric. Unholy. (for my feral friends spice starts on my page 1 or two just put that into perspective).
But here’s where it gets even better—because what starts as that god/human dynamic slowly twists into something darker, sharper… more dangerous. Enter: vampires. And not in a “oh cute fangs” way. No. This shift changes the entire emotional temperature of the story. The power dynamics are scrumtrulecently (iykyk) messy. The yearning = cranked up to an unbearable level.
And although this is a Novella, the author did not cut corners on plot development, world, building character arcs etc. 👏
A definite highlight for me was the Mythos, which is seamlessly blended—Sumerian roots with hints of Egyptian influence layered into a modern sin city-esque empire dripping in excess and danger. With vibes on immaculate, and tension stretched so tight I thought it was going to snap. 🤌🔥
And when it finally does… yeah. I inhaled that oxygen and like I had been drowning. 😮💨
Also, can we talk about the longing? Because this book said “slow burn” and then jumped into a gas chamber and lit the match anyway. I was giggling, kicking my feet, staring at the ceiling at 3AM like I had just personally been wronged by the lack of fictional men like this existing IRL yet again.
And the wildest part? These aren’t even the main coupling in the series. (from my current understanding.)
If THIS is the level of obsession we’re getting from side characters??? I am not prepared for what the full-length books are about to do to me. 🤣🤌 but put me in, coach!
So yeah. 10/10. Zero notes. I’m already emotionally attached and slightly unwell.
March 6, 2026
Be still my beating heart! Holly you have done it again. You have stollen a part of me to live on in this love story for all of eternity. The wait was well worth it in this one! This whole series has me in a chokehold and the build up and tension between Aaron and Timothy was well written and left you desperate for more. From the first moment these two MMC meet I’ve longed for their love story and their happy ending. I’m so happy it’s finally here!
The character development was greatly written and truly left you invested in their relationship. The love between Aaron and Timothy is a love which truly will standing the tests of time. They struggle to admit it to each other and struggle to truly feel enough for each other. Both MMC’s make sacrifices for each other to try and ‘better’ themselves for the other.
This book is a great representation of how we limit ourselves from true potential by not feeling good enough. Both MMC struggle with self worth and self doubt in their own way. One buries himself in rules and order while another seeks out adrenaline rushes to cope. This book brings you on the journey or self discovery and self awareness between the two MMC. When Timothy finally realizes he’s more than what he believes and he does have the power and strength that’s required to right the wrongs Seth created. He realizes he’s can bend the rules for the right reasons and that Aaron makes him a stronger better person. Aaron pushes his limits and forces him to believe in something better.
Honestly I cannot say enough about this whole series! I will forever be in a chokehold of this world. All the books have incredible world building and character development. Written so well I struggle to put these books down. The interwoven ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses bring an amazingly interesting twist to the typical idea of the grim reaper and make for amazing hyperphantasia. These books truly come to life in my minds eye as I read and the imagery is always outstanding. I honestly can’t say enough about this series as a whole.
The character development was greatly written and truly left you invested in their relationship. The love between Aaron and Timothy is a love which truly will standing the tests of time. They struggle to admit it to each other and struggle to truly feel enough for each other. Both MMC’s make sacrifices for each other to try and ‘better’ themselves for the other.
This book is a great representation of how we limit ourselves from true potential by not feeling good enough. Both MMC struggle with self worth and self doubt in their own way. One buries himself in rules and order while another seeks out adrenaline rushes to cope. This book brings you on the journey or self discovery and self awareness between the two MMC. When Timothy finally realizes he’s more than what he believes and he does have the power and strength that’s required to right the wrongs Seth created. He realizes he’s can bend the rules for the right reasons and that Aaron makes him a stronger better person. Aaron pushes his limits and forces him to believe in something better.
Honestly I cannot say enough about this whole series! I will forever be in a chokehold of this world. All the books have incredible world building and character development. Written so well I struggle to put these books down. The interwoven ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses bring an amazingly interesting twist to the typical idea of the grim reaper and make for amazing hyperphantasia. These books truly come to life in my minds eye as I read and the imagery is always outstanding. I honestly can’t say enough about this series as a whole.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was given this as an ARC for my honest review.
I love this series. I've read every single book and bonus material available. However this one just didn't hit as hard. Don't get me wrong. It was wonderfully written and it was great to learn more of the story. But this particular story just wasn't as good as the others.
Not much happened in the book. The few events seemed drawn out and not very exciting. Despite knowing it was about half the size of the other books it still just seemed like it was beyond short. It felt like a couple bonus chapters with bonus chapter events. For everything leading to the battle with Seth the battle was over very quickly. (The reaper dogs taking part was awesome though.)
Absolutely loved that Timothy has a reaper dog (Assirak.) who stays with him. I'd like a novella about the reaper dogs. Maybe how they came to be and serve.
I really don't like Timothy. He's loyal, helpful, intelligent, nice, etc. But I can't stand people who push away their love because they are afraid of getting hurt or afraid of hurting them. It's not just their decision to make. He's a goody goody (a stickler for the rules who follows them blindly) and that often leads to unnecessary misery. Yes, Timothy finally gained some confidence and embraced his love for Aaron. Him getting there was not my idea of an enjoyable read though. I am over the moon that they are finally a couple and Aaron can stop being tortured by Timothy's rejection. Aaron deserves to be loved fully and unconditionally.
The sex scenes are MM. In my opinion they are tastefully done. There's enough detail to know what's happening but not so much as to be "dirty" or so explicit that you really need to be into MM to read the book. The sex scenes are fairly short and do not dominate the book. So even if that's not your thing you can still read the book and enjoy it. If you're totally against MM then obviously skip this book. It's not a secret that Timothy and Aaron are gay and have sex so it shouldn't be a surprise.
I love this series. I've read every single book and bonus material available. However this one just didn't hit as hard. Don't get me wrong. It was wonderfully written and it was great to learn more of the story. But this particular story just wasn't as good as the others.
Not much happened in the book. The few events seemed drawn out and not very exciting. Despite knowing it was about half the size of the other books it still just seemed like it was beyond short. It felt like a couple bonus chapters with bonus chapter events. For everything leading to the battle with Seth the battle was over very quickly. (The reaper dogs taking part was awesome though.)
Absolutely loved that Timothy has a reaper dog (Assirak.) who stays with him. I'd like a novella about the reaper dogs. Maybe how they came to be and serve.
I really don't like Timothy. He's loyal, helpful, intelligent, nice, etc. But I can't stand people who push away their love because they are afraid of getting hurt or afraid of hurting them. It's not just their decision to make. He's a goody goody (a stickler for the rules who follows them blindly) and that often leads to unnecessary misery. Yes, Timothy finally gained some confidence and embraced his love for Aaron. Him getting there was not my idea of an enjoyable read though. I am over the moon that they are finally a couple and Aaron can stop being tortured by Timothy's rejection. Aaron deserves to be loved fully and unconditionally.
The sex scenes are MM. In my opinion they are tastefully done. There's enough detail to know what's happening but not so much as to be "dirty" or so explicit that you really need to be into MM to read the book. The sex scenes are fairly short and do not dominate the book. So even if that's not your thing you can still read the book and enjoy it. If you're totally against MM then obviously skip this book. It's not a secret that Timothy and Aaron are gay and have sex so it shouldn't be a surprise.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 24, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you are familiar with Holly Roberds’ writing, you know she always packs her stories with spice, drama, tension, and so much yearning. So to have all that in a book that is less than 200 pages, Dying for Death takes readers for a fun ride. I was so excited for another book in Holly’s Vegan Immortals because I love this world. Vegas being owned by Egyptian gods brings new meaning to the term sin city, but Holly never fails to write amazing stories.
I have loved Timothy since book 1 in this series. He brings order to a world full of chaos, but also supports his friends with fierce loyalty. He is always a bright spot in the series and I am so glad he got his own story. There are hints here and there about his past and to see that past meet his present is exciting. I loved seeing this ordered god start to come undone when a blast from the past shows back up.
Aaron is not the same man that Timothy once knew. Now immortal and putting his life on the line every night (or so regular humans think), the chaos that swirls around him is the exact opposite of Timothy. He starts out a bit mysterious, but Holly knows how to develop characters so well, even when done quickly, it is complete and full circle. I definitely could have read more about these two.
This book is part of a series that I do recommend you read in order to fully understand the journey these two have been on. These two men compliment each other so well, while challenging each other at the same time. Timothy has to learn not everything can have order, while Aaron has to learn that order is needed. Holly will always be a favorite author of mine and each book she writes solidifies that. Her talent is limitless and she pours her heart into every story she creates.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
💛Vampire MMC
✒️God of Death MMC
💛Forbidden Love
✒️Second Chance Romance
💛Mutual Pinning
✒️Duty vs Desire
If you are familiar with Holly Roberds’ writing, you know she always packs her stories with spice, drama, tension, and so much yearning. So to have all that in a book that is less than 200 pages, Dying for Death takes readers for a fun ride. I was so excited for another book in Holly’s Vegan Immortals because I love this world. Vegas being owned by Egyptian gods brings new meaning to the term sin city, but Holly never fails to write amazing stories.
I have loved Timothy since book 1 in this series. He brings order to a world full of chaos, but also supports his friends with fierce loyalty. He is always a bright spot in the series and I am so glad he got his own story. There are hints here and there about his past and to see that past meet his present is exciting. I loved seeing this ordered god start to come undone when a blast from the past shows back up.
Aaron is not the same man that Timothy once knew. Now immortal and putting his life on the line every night (or so regular humans think), the chaos that swirls around him is the exact opposite of Timothy. He starts out a bit mysterious, but Holly knows how to develop characters so well, even when done quickly, it is complete and full circle. I definitely could have read more about these two.
This book is part of a series that I do recommend you read in order to fully understand the journey these two have been on. These two men compliment each other so well, while challenging each other at the same time. Timothy has to learn not everything can have order, while Aaron has to learn that order is needed. Holly will always be a favorite author of mine and each book she writes solidifies that. Her talent is limitless and she pours her heart into every story she creates.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
💛Vampire MMC
✒️God of Death MMC
💛Forbidden Love
✒️Second Chance Romance
💛Mutual Pinning
✒️Duty vs Desire
March 21, 2026
Angsty Goodness
Fan favorite characters Timothy and Aaron finally get their turn in the spotlight.
Timothy is the God of Wisdom and Record Keeping. He is a strict rule follower who denies himself the pleasure he so desperately craves from the barista at the shop inside his hotel. One night Timothy lets his need take over and has a steamy night with Aaron. When he wakes up, Aaron is gone.
Nearly four years later, Timothy is still pining for Aaron and what they could have had. But relationships between Gods and mortals would never work. Mortals are temporary and Timothy realized he would never recover losing Aaron for good. So he throws himself into his work, covering temporarily for the grim reaper.
In steps Seth, the God of Chaos. He has found himself a new stuntman and is determined to make him the most famous stuntman in the world. After the first death defying act, Seth is all to happy to introduce his new star. As luck would have it, Aaron has returned! However, he is not quite the same as when he left. He is now a vampire.
The story continues to unfold with the prim and proper Timothy trying but failing to keep his distance from Aaron. Seth is all too happy to keep putting Aaron in more dangerous stunts to raise his social media following. With each stunt, Timothy loses a little more of his composure. He is in a precarious position of trying to keep the Gods in line while fighting his feelings for Aaron.
What is Seth up to? Why would Aaron agree to become a vampire? Will Timothy get his happily ever after? While this story can be read as a stand alone, it is recommended to read the rest of the Vegas Immortal series to understand the character back stories. Also, all of the books are a good time so why would you deny yourself? I gobbled this book up in one sitting.
Fan favorite characters Timothy and Aaron finally get their turn in the spotlight.
Timothy is the God of Wisdom and Record Keeping. He is a strict rule follower who denies himself the pleasure he so desperately craves from the barista at the shop inside his hotel. One night Timothy lets his need take over and has a steamy night with Aaron. When he wakes up, Aaron is gone.
Nearly four years later, Timothy is still pining for Aaron and what they could have had. But relationships between Gods and mortals would never work. Mortals are temporary and Timothy realized he would never recover losing Aaron for good. So he throws himself into his work, covering temporarily for the grim reaper.
In steps Seth, the God of Chaos. He has found himself a new stuntman and is determined to make him the most famous stuntman in the world. After the first death defying act, Seth is all to happy to introduce his new star. As luck would have it, Aaron has returned! However, he is not quite the same as when he left. He is now a vampire.
The story continues to unfold with the prim and proper Timothy trying but failing to keep his distance from Aaron. Seth is all too happy to keep putting Aaron in more dangerous stunts to raise his social media following. With each stunt, Timothy loses a little more of his composure. He is in a precarious position of trying to keep the Gods in line while fighting his feelings for Aaron.
What is Seth up to? Why would Aaron agree to become a vampire? Will Timothy get his happily ever after? While this story can be read as a stand alone, it is recommended to read the rest of the Vegas Immortal series to understand the character back stories. Also, all of the books are a good time so why would you deny yourself? I gobbled this book up in one sitting.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Before you dive into this review, I want to say that i fear i might not have done this book full justice because I read the book and wrote this while very sick. But I was hooked and loved it, so here we are... 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.
'𝙄𝙛 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙄'𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡."
I devoured this book so quickly, it was fun, short and sweet. I was hooked right from their one-night stand, the tension between Timothy and Aaron was crackling. The turn of events was interesting... and Tim is definitely hot for pulling that move towards the end, making imprisonment by Bob look like child's play and Seth deserved it!
My, my, my,.. I love Aaron so much. The extent he went to just to finally have Timothy and stand beside him left me swooning and crying. I swear that man 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙.And God, Tim's longing and jealousy had my heart crushing and screaming,,him wanting Aaron but still holding on to the rules(his restraint honestly needs research) had me like: 𝙁𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧
They're so good for each and perfectly complementing one another.
🎀𝕱𝖆𝖛 𝕼𝖚𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖘:
✨️𝓜𝓲𝓷𝓮. 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂. 𝓜𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻.
✨️𝓘𝓯 𝓘 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭𝓷’𝓽 𝓴𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓾𝓵𝓮𝓼 𝓘’𝓭 𝓼𝓸 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓲𝓭𝓵𝔂 𝓴𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮, 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶 𝓪𝓵𝓵.
✨️𝓘’𝓭 𝓭𝓸 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮. 𝓘’𝓭 𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓭𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓸𝔂 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝓦𝓱𝓲𝓬𝓱 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓴𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓾𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓫𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰
✨️“𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓸𝓸. 𝓘’𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾.”“𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾,”
✨️𝓗𝓮 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷’𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂. 𝓗𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮, 𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓭𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝔂𝓮𝓼.
𝓗𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼.
𝓗𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓮.
🩷𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
• 𝑀𝑀 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓃𝒹
• 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝒶𝓃𝑜𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓁 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝑀𝓊𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝒫𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔
• 𝒜𝑔𝑒-𝑔𝒶𝓅 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝒢𝑜𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝒹 & 𝒜 𝒱𝒶𝓂𝓅𝒾𝓇𝑒
• 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝒷𝒾𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓃 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒
• 𝐻𝐸𝒜
𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵: 🌶🌶🌶.5
'𝙄𝙛 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙄'𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡."
I devoured this book so quickly, it was fun, short and sweet. I was hooked right from their one-night stand, the tension between Timothy and Aaron was crackling. The turn of events was interesting... and Tim is definitely hot for pulling that move towards the end, making imprisonment by Bob look like child's play and Seth deserved it!
My, my, my,.. I love Aaron so much. The extent he went to just to finally have Timothy and stand beside him left me swooning and crying. I swear that man 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙.And God, Tim's longing and jealousy had my heart crushing and screaming,,him wanting Aaron but still holding on to the rules(his restraint honestly needs research) had me like: 𝙁𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧
They're so good for each and perfectly complementing one another.
🎀𝕱𝖆𝖛 𝕼𝖚𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖘:
✨️𝓜𝓲𝓷𝓮. 𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂. 𝓜𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻.
✨️𝓘𝓯 𝓘 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭𝓷’𝓽 𝓴𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓾𝓵𝓮𝓼 𝓘’𝓭 𝓼𝓸 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓲𝓭𝓵𝔂 𝓴𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮, 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶 𝓪𝓵𝓵.
✨️𝓘’𝓭 𝓭𝓸 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮. 𝓘’𝓭 𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓭𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓸𝔂 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝓦𝓱𝓲𝓬𝓱 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓴𝓮𝓮𝓹 𝓾𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓫𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰
✨️“𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓸𝓸. 𝓘’𝓿𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾.”“𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾,”
✨️𝓗𝓮 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷’𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂. 𝓗𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮, 𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓭𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓮𝔂𝓮𝓼.
𝓗𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼.
𝓗𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓮.
🩷𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
• 𝑀𝑀 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓃𝒹
• 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝒶𝓃𝑜𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓁 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝑀𝓊𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝒫𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔
• 𝒜𝑔𝑒-𝑔𝒶𝓅 𝑅𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒
• 𝒢𝑜𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒟𝑒𝒶𝒹 & 𝒜 𝒱𝒶𝓂𝓅𝒾𝓇𝑒
• 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝒷𝒾𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓃 𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒
• 𝐻𝐸𝒜
𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵: 🌶🌶🌶.5
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love these characters together so much! Timothy is the newly appointed God of Death, tasked with judging souls and maintaining the balance in Grim’s absence. Aaron has just returned a newly turned Vampire and blood bonded to Seth, a god intent on resurrecting the old ways. With the weight of his new responsibilities bearing down on him Timothy clings to the rules and control he holds in every aspect of his life. Though that control begins to fray at the edges when faced with Aaron once again, more so when it becomes clear whatever Seth is up to involves him. As tensions rise and events unravel Timothy has to learn where his true power lies and how to redefine his definition of the rules.
The potential for a relationship between these two characters has been simmering since book two, and I must say I was ecstatic to get to read their story. The paradox of will they give in or won’t they whilst knowing surely it’s inevitable was delicious. It had me both wanting to read faster to see how their story ended and slower to soak in every moment of each of them on the page. Together they were fantastic but individually as characters I absolutely adored them. Aaron with his impulsivity and thirst for life and adrenaline. And Timothy who holds such tights reigns on his life that he often gets in his own way. Watching them grow as characters was wonderful and endeared them to me forever. I only wish the book was longer so I could’ve had more time with the the two of them.
Holly Roberds has once again written something I thoroughly enjoyed reading. If you are looking for a MM romance with helping of mythology I recommend adding this book to your TBR.
The potential for a relationship between these two characters has been simmering since book two, and I must say I was ecstatic to get to read their story. The paradox of will they give in or won’t they whilst knowing surely it’s inevitable was delicious. It had me both wanting to read faster to see how their story ended and slower to soak in every moment of each of them on the page. Together they were fantastic but individually as characters I absolutely adored them. Aaron with his impulsivity and thirst for life and adrenaline. And Timothy who holds such tights reigns on his life that he often gets in his own way. Watching them grow as characters was wonderful and endeared them to me forever. I only wish the book was longer so I could’ve had more time with the the two of them.
Holly Roberds has once again written something I thoroughly enjoyed reading. If you are looking for a MM romance with helping of mythology I recommend adding this book to your TBR.
March 19, 2026
Timothy & Aaron
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat Level: 🔥🔥
Tropes: MM, god/vampire, opposites attract, forbidden love, immortality, PNR, HEA, mutual pining, age-gap romance, Egyptian Gods/Mythology, blood bond
TW: mentions of death, manipulation, power imbalance
160 pages, 19+ chapters
Multi-POV
First thoughts:
Definitely need to read Vegas Immortals. DFD could be read as a standalone but this is their love story and it’s best to understand the context being built from it reading the others in the series to truly enjoy their sacrifices and the HEA we knew Holly would give us!
Things I loved:
- Aaron’s drive to get them together
- Timothy’s backbone finally growing 🤭
- That smack down on Seth
Quotes:
“…not anymore. Because now I’ve accepted I’d do anything to take you from him. I’d do anything to make you mine. I’d create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding.” Yassss Timothy 🔥🫶🏼
“I’m sorry it took so long to get here … more importantly, we can start enjoying our life … oh I’ll make sure of it … for all time.” 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Things I didn’t like:
- no Grim and Vivien - don’t get me wrong the story needed the arc and I’m happy with the way it ended but they’re the OGs and some of the banter we love wasn’t there.
Would I read again? Absolutely
Would I read more from author? Yes! Hellion for life!
Would I recommend? From the mountain tops
I received this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat Level: 🔥🔥
Tropes: MM, god/vampire, opposites attract, forbidden love, immortality, PNR, HEA, mutual pining, age-gap romance, Egyptian Gods/Mythology, blood bond
TW: mentions of death, manipulation, power imbalance
160 pages, 19+ chapters
Multi-POV
First thoughts:
Definitely need to read Vegas Immortals. DFD could be read as a standalone but this is their love story and it’s best to understand the context being built from it reading the others in the series to truly enjoy their sacrifices and the HEA we knew Holly would give us!
Things I loved:
- Aaron’s drive to get them together
- Timothy’s backbone finally growing 🤭
- That smack down on Seth
Quotes:
“…not anymore. Because now I’ve accepted I’d do anything to take you from him. I’d do anything to make you mine. I’d create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding.” Yassss Timothy 🔥🫶🏼
“I’m sorry it took so long to get here … more importantly, we can start enjoying our life … oh I’ll make sure of it … for all time.” 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Things I didn’t like:
- no Grim and Vivien - don’t get me wrong the story needed the arc and I’m happy with the way it ended but they’re the OGs and some of the banter we love wasn’t there.
Would I read again? Absolutely
Would I read more from author? Yes! Hellion for life!
Would I recommend? From the mountain tops
I received this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2026
I received a complimentary ARC and am voluntarily leaving this review. I'm a big Holly Roberds fan, but this was my first time reading an MM romance from her. I wasn't sure what to expect but ended up not being able to put it down.
It literally gave me chills when Timothy says, "I am not here to posture, I am here to correct." Timothy's "You will not keep the power you have stolen" is something I wish we can scream in real life. (In the last few days, I have yelled that at several people)
Timothy and Aaron are a mess together, and that's what makes them very realistic characters. Thoth has always been cool in my eyes, but Timothy as the god of the dead works as well. Timothy is genuinely powerful, but around Aaron he becomes vulnerable. That gap between what he is and how he feels is what kept me reading. Aaron is stuck in a rough situation for most of the book. I felt bad for him, then frustrated with him, then bad again. Seth doesn't need big moments to be threatening. He just shows up, controls things, and leaves the room worse than he found it. (I have always found the mythological Set to be the chaotic little brother seeking attention)
A lot of the story's tension comes from that quiet power imbalance rather than any dramatic standoff. However, this is a slow book. The romance is intense and actually connected to what's at stake. While this can be read as a standalone MM romance, it is best enjoyed after following Timothy through the entire Vegas Immortals series.
It literally gave me chills when Timothy says, "I am not here to posture, I am here to correct." Timothy's "You will not keep the power you have stolen" is something I wish we can scream in real life. (In the last few days, I have yelled that at several people)
Timothy and Aaron are a mess together, and that's what makes them very realistic characters. Thoth has always been cool in my eyes, but Timothy as the god of the dead works as well. Timothy is genuinely powerful, but around Aaron he becomes vulnerable. That gap between what he is and how he feels is what kept me reading. Aaron is stuck in a rough situation for most of the book. I felt bad for him, then frustrated with him, then bad again. Seth doesn't need big moments to be threatening. He just shows up, controls things, and leaves the room worse than he found it. (I have always found the mythological Set to be the chaotic little brother seeking attention)
A lot of the story's tension comes from that quiet power imbalance rather than any dramatic standoff. However, this is a slow book. The romance is intense and actually connected to what's at stake. While this can be read as a standalone MM romance, it is best enjoyed after following Timothy through the entire Vegas Immortals series.
March 17, 2026
First of all, I want to thank Holly Roberds for letting me be a part of her ARC team, the ARCvengers.
I received an ARC copy of the novella Dying for Death: The Stuntman and the Scribe in return for my honest review.
I will admit I am personally a little behind in the Vegas Immortals books, but I do plan on reading the rest of them in the very near future.
Now onto the good stuff…
THE REVIEW ↓↓↓↓↓
I must say there is good character development in this book! It was great getting to see Timothy and Aaron facing the struggle of wanting to be better for one another.
I personally loved the witty coffee shop pun “Perkatory” *chef’s kiss!* And of course, it wouldn’t be a complete run to the coffee shop without getting a pup cup for the world’s goodest boy.
Le Tropes:
• MM romance with a healthy helping of mythology — a nice blend of vampires and Egyptian gods ← the concept alone that pulled me in
• One-night stand
• Paranormal romance / blood bond
• Mutual pining
• Age-gap romance
• God of the Dead & a vampire
• Forbidden love
• HEA
The not-so-good:
I honestly couldn’t dive off the deep end, which is unfortunate, as I love devouring books especially the ones from HR.
Sorry, my dear Holly. It was 133 pages of good, but not amazing to me. Perhaps this series just isn’t for me.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶 I was honestly hoping for more… I would say this would be a good introductory read for those testing the waters of MM romance.
ARC
I received an ARC copy of the novella Dying for Death: The Stuntman and the Scribe in return for my honest review.
I will admit I am personally a little behind in the Vegas Immortals books, but I do plan on reading the rest of them in the very near future.
Now onto the good stuff…
THE REVIEW ↓↓↓↓↓
I must say there is good character development in this book! It was great getting to see Timothy and Aaron facing the struggle of wanting to be better for one another.
I personally loved the witty coffee shop pun “Perkatory” *chef’s kiss!* And of course, it wouldn’t be a complete run to the coffee shop without getting a pup cup for the world’s goodest boy.
Le Tropes:
• MM romance with a healthy helping of mythology — a nice blend of vampires and Egyptian gods ← the concept alone that pulled me in
• One-night stand
• Paranormal romance / blood bond
• Mutual pining
• Age-gap romance
• God of the Dead & a vampire
• Forbidden love
• HEA
The not-so-good:
I honestly couldn’t dive off the deep end, which is unfortunate, as I love devouring books especially the ones from HR.
Sorry, my dear Holly. It was 133 pages of good, but not amazing to me. Perhaps this series just isn’t for me.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶 I was honestly hoping for more… I would say this would be a good introductory read for those testing the waters of MM romance.
ARC
March 20, 2026
Het Verhaal
We volgen Mortana, de dochter van de Dood (jawel, Magere Hein zelf). Ze probeert een normaal leven te leiden als lijkschouwer, maar dat is lastig als je letterlijk geesten kunt zien en een nogal explosief humeur hebt. Wanneer er lijken opduiken die niet "natuurlijk" dood zijn gegaan, moet ze samenwerken met een knappe, maar irritante premiejager om een bovennatuurlijk complot te stoppen.
Wat maakt dit boek goed? Unieke Worldbuilding: Roberds geeft een verfrissende draai aan de hiërarchie van de onderwereld. De interactie tussen de verschillende goden en mythologische wezens is creatief en vaak erg grappig. Sterke Protagonist: Mortana is brutaal, sarcastisch en verre van perfect. Haar innerlijke monologen zijn een van de sterkste punten van het boek. Snel Tempo: De actie begint direct en de vaart blijft er het hele verhaal in zitten. Het is een echte "page-turner". Aandachtspunten Humor is subjectief: De humor is vaak erg droog en "duister". Als je niet van cynische personages houdt, kan het soms wat veel zijn. Romantische 'Slow Burn': Verwacht geen directe stomende scènes; de aantrekkingskracht tussen de personages wordt langzaam opgebouwd (wat voor velen juist een pluspunt is). Eindoordeel
Dit boek is perfect voor liefhebbers van series zoals The Hollows (Kim Harrison) of de boeken van Annette Marie. Het is een vlot geschreven, grappig en spannend begin van een veelbelovende serie.
We volgen Mortana, de dochter van de Dood (jawel, Magere Hein zelf). Ze probeert een normaal leven te leiden als lijkschouwer, maar dat is lastig als je letterlijk geesten kunt zien en een nogal explosief humeur hebt. Wanneer er lijken opduiken die niet "natuurlijk" dood zijn gegaan, moet ze samenwerken met een knappe, maar irritante premiejager om een bovennatuurlijk complot te stoppen.
Wat maakt dit boek goed? Unieke Worldbuilding: Roberds geeft een verfrissende draai aan de hiërarchie van de onderwereld. De interactie tussen de verschillende goden en mythologische wezens is creatief en vaak erg grappig. Sterke Protagonist: Mortana is brutaal, sarcastisch en verre van perfect. Haar innerlijke monologen zijn een van de sterkste punten van het boek. Snel Tempo: De actie begint direct en de vaart blijft er het hele verhaal in zitten. Het is een echte "page-turner". Aandachtspunten Humor is subjectief: De humor is vaak erg droog en "duister". Als je niet van cynische personages houdt, kan het soms wat veel zijn. Romantische 'Slow Burn': Verwacht geen directe stomende scènes; de aantrekkingskracht tussen de personages wordt langzaam opgebouwd (wat voor velen juist een pluspunt is). Eindoordeel
Dit boek is perfect voor liefhebbers van series zoals The Hollows (Kim Harrison) of de boeken van Annette Marie. Het is een vlot geschreven, grappig en spannend begin van een veelbelovende serie.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this book. I truly appreciate it!
I am so excited to finally have Timothy's story, especially with Aaron! That man deserves the literal world and by gosh will he get it! I will say technically you could read this book independently of the rest, but it is so much better when you've read the previous books. I've only read the first two books in this series, and I knew some other things about the other three books and I could still completely follow along, but it would definitely impact even more with having read all 5 previous books.
Timothy and Aaron are absolutely everything and I will protect them with everything I have! This story will have you believing in second chances, fate and honestly even though it's not used soulmates. These two are exactly that and watching fate and second chances weave their way through, no matter what occurs will leave you desperate for them to make it through. Watching Timothy fully embrace himself, his power and his new position all well going through everything that happens in this book was so incredible. If you know this wonderful soul, than you know how truly beautiful this entire book was. There is so much action, nonstop edge of your seat adventure, and so much panic that they're not going to get their happily ever after, that it makes you feel as if you're as broken as Timothy feels inside and it's so moving!
There is so much more I want to say, but literally everything I could say, would end up spoiling this book and this series for you, and this needs to be read by everyone! Especially anyone who loves a great fantasy romance with the most utterly flawless weaving of Egyptian mythology! I promise you, you won't regret reading them!
Thank you so very much again from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this book! I truly appreciate it and I can't wait until its here!
I am so excited to finally have Timothy's story, especially with Aaron! That man deserves the literal world and by gosh will he get it! I will say technically you could read this book independently of the rest, but it is so much better when you've read the previous books. I've only read the first two books in this series, and I knew some other things about the other three books and I could still completely follow along, but it would definitely impact even more with having read all 5 previous books.
Timothy and Aaron are absolutely everything and I will protect them with everything I have! This story will have you believing in second chances, fate and honestly even though it's not used soulmates. These two are exactly that and watching fate and second chances weave their way through, no matter what occurs will leave you desperate for them to make it through. Watching Timothy fully embrace himself, his power and his new position all well going through everything that happens in this book was so incredible. If you know this wonderful soul, than you know how truly beautiful this entire book was. There is so much action, nonstop edge of your seat adventure, and so much panic that they're not going to get their happily ever after, that it makes you feel as if you're as broken as Timothy feels inside and it's so moving!
There is so much more I want to say, but literally everything I could say, would end up spoiling this book and this series for you, and this needs to be read by everyone! Especially anyone who loves a great fantasy romance with the most utterly flawless weaving of Egyptian mythology! I promise you, you won't regret reading them!
Thank you so very much again from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this book! I truly appreciate it and I can't wait until its here!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 1/5🌶️
My thoughts: This author knew exactly what we needed when she wrote this book. If you have not read all of the Vegas Immortals series, then you may be a little lost on who Timothy and Aaron are and why we are screaming with all the excitement over them.
I went into this book with so much longing for these two. Ever since they were introduced in previous books I just knew they deserved their HEA any way I could get it and was not disappointed. I think their biggest struggle was the fact that Timothy was a God and Aaron was a mortal and they both knew the relationship wouldn't work out because of that. Aaron definitely found a way around that but gets himself into some pretty deep water. I did spend a lot of this book wanting to kick Timothy in the shin because Aaron was right there and he could just reach out and take him and stop following all those pesky rules.
This one may be a short read, but it worked out perfectly and I was so happy to get their book. Holly did a phenomenal job as she always does with her books. Thank you so much for allowing me the chance to be an ARC reader for this one as I have been a huge fan since the start of the series.
Read this if you love:
~M/M Romance
~Egyptian Gods/Mythology
~One Night Stand
~Forbidden Love
~Paranormal
~HEA
Spice: 1/5🌶️
My thoughts: This author knew exactly what we needed when she wrote this book. If you have not read all of the Vegas Immortals series, then you may be a little lost on who Timothy and Aaron are and why we are screaming with all the excitement over them.
I went into this book with so much longing for these two. Ever since they were introduced in previous books I just knew they deserved their HEA any way I could get it and was not disappointed. I think their biggest struggle was the fact that Timothy was a God and Aaron was a mortal and they both knew the relationship wouldn't work out because of that. Aaron definitely found a way around that but gets himself into some pretty deep water. I did spend a lot of this book wanting to kick Timothy in the shin because Aaron was right there and he could just reach out and take him and stop following all those pesky rules.
This one may be a short read, but it worked out perfectly and I was so happy to get their book. Holly did a phenomenal job as she always does with her books. Thank you so much for allowing me the chance to be an ARC reader for this one as I have been a huge fan since the start of the series.
Read this if you love:
~M/M Romance
~Egyptian Gods/Mythology
~One Night Stand
~Forbidden Love
~Paranormal
~HEA
March 20, 2026
I have received an Advanced Reader Copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Oh my WORDS. This book is insane.
It had me feeling all the feelings - the angst and the yearning between Aaron and Timothy was so hot it could literally set fire to the room.
There were times where I just wanted to shake Timothy so hard and get him to wake up and see what Aaron would sacrifice for him but also there were times I wanted to shake Aaron and see what not so smart decisions he was making! I'm so glad these pair worked it out when they did because I'm not sure how much more I could take 😂😂
I have only read Grim and Vivian's books but you can absolutely dive right in without feeling lost but I've heard that reading the other books is absolutely worth it to see how much Timothy and Aaron have been dancing around eachother and the conclusion that so much more satisfying 😏 The spice was *chefs kiss*, not too much, not too little, juuuuust right 🔥
And that battle scene was EPIC! Now you'd expect a battle of the gods to be something other worldly but this was on another level and I cackled at the end because a certain someone got more than his just desserts!
I hope this is not the end we see of this Las Vagas world because I have honestly enjoyed it too much to let it go, not when everyone is FINALLY happy. I'll pray to the Holly Roberds gods for some more please! 🙏
Oh my WORDS. This book is insane.
It had me feeling all the feelings - the angst and the yearning between Aaron and Timothy was so hot it could literally set fire to the room.
There were times where I just wanted to shake Timothy so hard and get him to wake up and see what Aaron would sacrifice for him but also there were times I wanted to shake Aaron and see what not so smart decisions he was making! I'm so glad these pair worked it out when they did because I'm not sure how much more I could take 😂😂
I have only read Grim and Vivian's books but you can absolutely dive right in without feeling lost but I've heard that reading the other books is absolutely worth it to see how much Timothy and Aaron have been dancing around eachother and the conclusion that so much more satisfying 😏 The spice was *chefs kiss*, not too much, not too little, juuuuust right 🔥
And that battle scene was EPIC! Now you'd expect a battle of the gods to be something other worldly but this was on another level and I cackled at the end because a certain someone got more than his just desserts!
I hope this is not the end we see of this Las Vagas world because I have honestly enjoyed it too much to let it go, not when everyone is FINALLY happy. I'll pray to the Holly Roberds gods for some more please! 🙏
Review of advance copy received from Author
After all the tension we witnessed between them in the prevoius Vegas Immortals books, we finally get the story we've all been begging for, Timothy and Aaron's. Timothy is the God of Wisdom and Record Keeping, therefore he's Immortal. He's very by the book and never breaks the rules. You better believe he knows them ALL. Aaron is a laid back, adventurous, and impulsive human. Everything that Timothy is not. I mean, they do say opposites attract. Somehow Aaron has managed to burrow deep under Timothy's skin, causing the normally put together God to lose his cool. According to Timothy, Aaron's life has an expiration date and it's better that he just stays away. Yet, there has always been this back and forth of will they won't they. We watch as Timothy struggles to believe in himself and Aaron is forced to do things outside of his control. My emotions were all over the place. I yelled at both of them for being so stubborn and not just seeing they were meant for each other. There are a few familiar characters making appearances in this book. I was excited to see most of them, one of them I knew was up to no good. It was so much fun jumping back into this world. I will definitely continue reading books by this author.
March 19, 2026
• MM Romance
• One Night Stand
• Paranormal Romance
• Mutual Pining
• Age-gap Romance
• God of the Dead & A Vampire
• Forbidden Love
• HEA
“Mine. Finally. Mine forever.”
"If I couldn't keep to the rules l'd so rigidly kept to for all time, I was going to break them all.”
" I'd do anything to make you mine. I'd create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding
"I love you too. I've always loved you!'"I love you,"
' He didn't look away. He took more, demanded more with the tension in his body and the hunger in his eyes.
He wanted this.
He wanted me.
Holly did not disappoint. This story was worth the wait. There was sweet passion, the love Timothy and Aaron share is so incredibly sweet. I couldn’t put this down! Was on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens next after every chapter! The character development in this book was fantastic.I was invested in their love story, the build up of tension between Aaron and Timothy was perfect! I loved how they both made sacrifices trying to help to feel “worthy” enough for the other. The self discovery journey ❤️🔥
Incredible world building! I’m loving this author and I can't wait to see more of this authors work! 😍
• One Night Stand
• Paranormal Romance
• Mutual Pining
• Age-gap Romance
• God of the Dead & A Vampire
• Forbidden Love
• HEA
“Mine. Finally. Mine forever.”
"If I couldn't keep to the rules l'd so rigidly kept to for all time, I was going to break them all.”
" I'd do anything to make you mine. I'd create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding
"I love you too. I've always loved you!'"I love you,"
' He didn't look away. He took more, demanded more with the tension in his body and the hunger in his eyes.
He wanted this.
He wanted me.
Holly did not disappoint. This story was worth the wait. There was sweet passion, the love Timothy and Aaron share is so incredibly sweet. I couldn’t put this down! Was on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens next after every chapter! The character development in this book was fantastic.I was invested in their love story, the build up of tension between Aaron and Timothy was perfect! I loved how they both made sacrifices trying to help to feel “worthy” enough for the other. The self discovery journey ❤️🔥
Incredible world building! I’m loving this author and I can't wait to see more of this authors work! 😍
March 20, 2026
I was so excited when I found out that we would get Aaron and Timothy’s story. My heart ached for them so deeply. Timothy broke my heart with all his pining. From the moment they met, the pining and desire, such heartache and passion. I felt sad that we didn’t have a conclusion to their story and I am so grateful that Holly Roberds went and gave it to us.
This book started off with a bang, quite literally a spicy bang. I was shocked at how it started and it was hot. It was also a bit sad too. I am so glad that things ended up the way they had. Aaron found his way back to Timothy even if it was a bit unconventional and stressful. I was stunned that Seth had Aaron blood bonded. As soon as I read that part, I felt devastated. Though Timothy is not one to be rifled with.
I really dislike Seth and he is such a jerk and just must ruin everyone’s day. He will get what he deserves. I appreciated how Holly maintained their core characters even with all of the changes in their lives and immortal statuses.
This may be a shorter read but it is a great conclusion to this series that I adore deeply. There is so much spice for a novella and it really rocked. I highly recommend this series to all who love the genre.
This book started off with a bang, quite literally a spicy bang. I was shocked at how it started and it was hot. It was also a bit sad too. I am so glad that things ended up the way they had. Aaron found his way back to Timothy even if it was a bit unconventional and stressful. I was stunned that Seth had Aaron blood bonded. As soon as I read that part, I felt devastated. Though Timothy is not one to be rifled with.
I really dislike Seth and he is such a jerk and just must ruin everyone’s day. He will get what he deserves. I appreciated how Holly maintained their core characters even with all of the changes in their lives and immortal statuses.
This may be a shorter read but it is a great conclusion to this series that I adore deeply. There is so much spice for a novella and it really rocked. I highly recommend this series to all who love the genre.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oooooooh, once again, Holly Roberds has given us something beautiful and suspenseful, and overall so incredibly good! And this was in novella form! I could not have gotten enough of Timothy and Aaron, and this whole book was just so good!! Aaron was such an incredible character, and seeing what lengths he was willing to go to for his goals and his love was just so wonderful to see! His strength and resilience through the nonsense that Set put him through was just so deeply beautiful! And Timothy was amazing to watch as he accepted his power, decided to take on his mantle, and push and fight for things he wanted in his life! I could lose myself in so much of Timothy, and getting to watch how he both embraced and let go of his control and hold on the rules and order! I just loved these two and getting to watch them finally give in to each other! Plus all the characters in this world that we get more time with, was just so perfect!! Overall, this one was every kind of perfection we could ask for, and only Holly could give us!! 5 stars; 3.75 chili peppers
Tropes:
- Forbidden Relationship
- MM Romance
- Mutual Pining
- Blood Bond
- Duty vs Desire
Tropes:
- Forbidden Relationship
- MM Romance
- Mutual Pining
- Blood Bond
- Duty vs Desire
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review 🖤
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (not a whole lot but what spice there was, was amazing! 🫠)
Rating: 5⭐️ (I’m a vibe rater)
As always, Holly, you sucked me in quick and I never once lost interest or had to take a break in order to keep going. I couldn’t put it down. Couldn’t wait to get to the next part of the story to the point that several times I had to go back and reread paragraphs because I just skipped half the paragraph so I could see what was coming next.
You also made me feel really seen with the anxiety and feeling like you’re not enough bits so thank you for that! It always means a lot and helps me work through those feelings a little each time I see a representation of it in a book.
****potential spoilers from this point on*****
Now onto the plot. Fucking Set ugh!!! Hate that god!! Serves you fucking right you dick pickle! (I’m definitely stealing that insult!) Epic Justice served by Timothy trapping the narcissist in his own mind poetic justice!
Aaron the sweet boy! 🖤 I love that I finally was able to fully understand him better and his way of thinking, his ideas, and his passions. And the growth he showed *swoon* just made me love him more. And then, damn you Holly, going and making my heart stop for a minute when you made us think Aaron was dead 😑. How rude! lol!
Oh my special Timothy! I’m so happy he finally learned to let go and that life isn’t truly lived if you always hold yourself back and that love helps make you stronger not weaker. Oh these 2 together are HOT af!!! The push and pull 😏 (hee hee double entendre) the finally giving in. Oh my heart broke when the bond rejected the first time.
This book was amazing. The only thing I can say is I wanted more. I wish there was more but even without it I didn’t feel like the book was lacking in anyway as far as the plot and story went I’m just a greedy bitch and wanted more.
Holly you did it again you beautiful Queen!! Thank you so much for selecting me for an ARC!! 🖤
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (not a whole lot but what spice there was, was amazing! 🫠)
Rating: 5⭐️ (I’m a vibe rater)
As always, Holly, you sucked me in quick and I never once lost interest or had to take a break in order to keep going. I couldn’t put it down. Couldn’t wait to get to the next part of the story to the point that several times I had to go back and reread paragraphs because I just skipped half the paragraph so I could see what was coming next.
You also made me feel really seen with the anxiety and feeling like you’re not enough bits so thank you for that! It always means a lot and helps me work through those feelings a little each time I see a representation of it in a book.
****potential spoilers from this point on*****
Now onto the plot. Fucking Set ugh!!! Hate that god!! Serves you fucking right you dick pickle! (I’m definitely stealing that insult!) Epic Justice served by Timothy trapping the narcissist in his own mind poetic justice!
Aaron the sweet boy! 🖤 I love that I finally was able to fully understand him better and his way of thinking, his ideas, and his passions. And the growth he showed *swoon* just made me love him more. And then, damn you Holly, going and making my heart stop for a minute when you made us think Aaron was dead 😑. How rude! lol!
Oh my special Timothy! I’m so happy he finally learned to let go and that life isn’t truly lived if you always hold yourself back and that love helps make you stronger not weaker. Oh these 2 together are HOT af!!! The push and pull 😏 (hee hee double entendre) the finally giving in. Oh my heart broke when the bond rejected the first time.
This book was amazing. The only thing I can say is I wanted more. I wish there was more but even without it I didn’t feel like the book was lacking in anyway as far as the plot and story went I’m just a greedy bitch and wanted more.
Holly you did it again you beautiful Queen!! Thank you so much for selecting me for an ARC!! 🖤
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What do you get when you mix prim and proper with reckless and chaotic? An explosive, intense romance between fan favorites Timothy, God of Wisdom, and Aaron, stuntman. The -human- stuntman he longs for but can never have. Or can he?
This book is shorter than the previous ones in the series, with this story making use of the build-up from the preceding books. As such, it is a bit more fast-paced, with established emotions and a mutual history between the MMCs.
Aaron is a golden retriever, who made the ultimate choice to be with Timothy, while Timothy still strictly adheres to the laws and rules set forth, thereby only hurting himself and Aaron.
But when danger shows its ugly face, he realizes that maybe rules are meant to be broken.
The feelings of tension and longing and angst are intense and so painful in the beginning. The villain is a true scumbag and justice has rarely tasted so good.
And the power of friends and support is crucial.
There are only a few spicy scenes in the book, but they are quite nice :)
This book is shorter than the previous ones in the series, with this story making use of the build-up from the preceding books. As such, it is a bit more fast-paced, with established emotions and a mutual history between the MMCs.
Aaron is a golden retriever, who made the ultimate choice to be with Timothy, while Timothy still strictly adheres to the laws and rules set forth, thereby only hurting himself and Aaron.
But when danger shows its ugly face, he realizes that maybe rules are meant to be broken.
The feelings of tension and longing and angst are intense and so painful in the beginning. The villain is a true scumbag and justice has rarely tasted so good.
And the power of friends and support is crucial.
There are only a few spicy scenes in the book, but they are quite nice :)
March 19, 2026
ARC – Dying for Death by Holly Roberds
It’s was a pleasure to get an advanced copy, but let look at Dying for Death.
Wow… just wow. Aaron and Timothy are fire. The push and pull, the sacrifice, the love, the power—seriously, what doesn’t this story have?
You know that moment in a book where you look at your book bestie and say, “It’s about to go down,” preferably in your most intimidating voice? Yeah… this book has that moment, and it hits perfectly.
Aaron gives everything—and then more—as he fights to get back to Timothy and claim the heart of a god he never thought he could have. Meanwhile, Timothy is struggling under the weight of his new role, putting himself in a box we all know he doesn’t belong in. You just want to shout at him to show them who he really is and never look back.
Once again, Holly delivers with another fantastic installment in the Vegas Immortals series. If you’re already hooked on this world, this book absolutely keeps the momentum going with emotion, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for.
All in all, another win from Holly Roberds.
It’s was a pleasure to get an advanced copy, but let look at Dying for Death.
Wow… just wow. Aaron and Timothy are fire. The push and pull, the sacrifice, the love, the power—seriously, what doesn’t this story have?
You know that moment in a book where you look at your book bestie and say, “It’s about to go down,” preferably in your most intimidating voice? Yeah… this book has that moment, and it hits perfectly.
Aaron gives everything—and then more—as he fights to get back to Timothy and claim the heart of a god he never thought he could have. Meanwhile, Timothy is struggling under the weight of his new role, putting himself in a box we all know he doesn’t belong in. You just want to shout at him to show them who he really is and never look back.
Once again, Holly delivers with another fantastic installment in the Vegas Immortals series. If you’re already hooked on this world, this book absolutely keeps the momentum going with emotion, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for.
All in all, another win from Holly Roberds.
March 19, 2026
Timothy the God of Wisdom and Record Keeping is now the newly appointed God of Death while Grim is gone. He’s a rule keeper and needs his control. He denies his feelings for Aaron to keep up with his rules. We get to see his weakness and then his strength. I love his reaper puppy.
Aaron the Perkatory barista who is leaving Las Vegas. He leaves to become a vampire so he can won’t be weak for his God. He’s such a laid-back character, the total opposite of Timothy. He is also an adrenaline junkie who is impulsive and loves the thrill.
Some mistakes are made, but the passion, love and second chance makes this short and sweet to the point book even more interesting. I really enjoyed this fast action book.
“I’m sorry it took so long to get here.”
“More importantly, we can start enjoying our life.”
“Oh, I’ll make sure of it.”
“For all of time.”
“I’d do anything to make you mine. I’d create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding.”
“Mine, the vampire in me shared. Mine forever.”
Aaron the Perkatory barista who is leaving Las Vegas. He leaves to become a vampire so he can won’t be weak for his God. He’s such a laid-back character, the total opposite of Timothy. He is also an adrenaline junkie who is impulsive and loves the thrill.
Some mistakes are made, but the passion, love and second chance makes this short and sweet to the point book even more interesting. I really enjoyed this fast action book.
“I’m sorry it took so long to get here.”
“More importantly, we can start enjoying our life.”
“Oh, I’ll make sure of it.”
“For all of time.”
“I’d do anything to make you mine. I’d create and destroy stars for you. Which means nothing will keep us from bonding.”
“Mine, the vampire in me shared. Mine forever.”
March 19, 2026
I have been a fan of Hollys books since I devoured Red after finding one out of context unhinged quote. Her reels always had me happy and excited to see what was happening next. I have read all her books now. Devoured them really and knew I needed to be on her Team to get early access.
Dying for death doesn’t disappoint. This is a spin off of the Vegas Immortals series and as a purist go read those first. However you can read this as a standalone. I loved this world with gods and power and Holly really knows how to get you hooked. Her books start off super spicy and then grab you with the plot while you are distracted 👀. Aaron and Timothy are such an amazing couple willing to go through it to be together. You can’t help but want the best for them both. Throw in some Gods and intrigue and it’s another amazing story for the trophy self. After this series I highly recommended her Lost Girls Series. Honestly you can’t go wrong with any of her books. But be prepared for the 🥵
Dying for death doesn’t disappoint. This is a spin off of the Vegas Immortals series and as a purist go read those first. However you can read this as a standalone. I loved this world with gods and power and Holly really knows how to get you hooked. Her books start off super spicy and then grab you with the plot while you are distracted 👀. Aaron and Timothy are such an amazing couple willing to go through it to be together. You can’t help but want the best for them both. Throw in some Gods and intrigue and it’s another amazing story for the trophy self. After this series I highly recommended her Lost Girls Series. Honestly you can’t go wrong with any of her books. But be prepared for the 🥵
March 19, 2026
Dying for Death was absolutely worth the wait.
I was so excited to get back to Vegas and see how everything with Timothy and Aaron played out, and this book delivered on every single thing I’d been craving. The side characters are, as always, wildly entertaining. The dialogue is sharp, funny, and full of that chaotic charm this series does so well.
The slow burn that’s been simmering through the whole series finally explodes here—achingly sweet, unexpectedly tender, and hot enough to melt the Strip. Timothy has been a delight from the very beginning, and this book lets him shine in the best ways. I adored Aaron too; he’s always that perfect pop of color and fun, and together these two are just… magic. Watching Timothy loosen that rigid control and actually live a little was everything.
Also, I’m not going to lie: seeing Seth get his ass kicked was deeply satisfying. He earned it. Truly.
I loved this story from start to finish. Now someone tell me, where do I get my own reaper?
I received this as an ARC from Holly R in exchange for my honest review.
I was so excited to get back to Vegas and see how everything with Timothy and Aaron played out, and this book delivered on every single thing I’d been craving. The side characters are, as always, wildly entertaining. The dialogue is sharp, funny, and full of that chaotic charm this series does so well.
The slow burn that’s been simmering through the whole series finally explodes here—achingly sweet, unexpectedly tender, and hot enough to melt the Strip. Timothy has been a delight from the very beginning, and this book lets him shine in the best ways. I adored Aaron too; he’s always that perfect pop of color and fun, and together these two are just… magic. Watching Timothy loosen that rigid control and actually live a little was everything.
Also, I’m not going to lie: seeing Seth get his ass kicked was deeply satisfying. He earned it. Truly.
I loved this story from start to finish. Now someone tell me, where do I get my own reaper?
I received this as an ARC from Holly R in exchange for my honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2026
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you’ve loved Timothy and Aaron since the first Vegas Immortals book and wanting to know how their story was destined to play out than this novella is perfect because it gives you all of that and more! Timothy and Aaron have been amazing supporting characters since the very beginning that you couldn’t help but love and now in their own novella they truly got the chance to shine. It was so great getting a chance to dive deeper into who these MMCs are, what drives them, what they fear and even better than all of that was to finally watch their romance blossom! I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll say that if you’re looking for a MM opposites attract romance, full of passion and spice, fighting for what you believe in, some hilarious banter, found family, just enough drama to keep you on your toes, and a happily ever after then Dying for Death and the entire Vegas Immortals series is definitely one to add to your TBR!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you’ve loved Timothy and Aaron since the first Vegas Immortals book and wanting to know how their story was destined to play out than this novella is perfect because it gives you all of that and more! Timothy and Aaron have been amazing supporting characters since the very beginning that you couldn’t help but love and now in their own novella they truly got the chance to shine. It was so great getting a chance to dive deeper into who these MMCs are, what drives them, what they fear and even better than all of that was to finally watch their romance blossom! I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll say that if you’re looking for a MM opposites attract romance, full of passion and spice, fighting for what you believe in, some hilarious banter, found family, just enough drama to keep you on your toes, and a happily ever after then Dying for Death and the entire Vegas Immortals series is definitely one to add to your TBR!
March 19, 2026
Welcome back to Vegas
I loved this do i wish this book was longer yes i do but i always want more from amazing characters that Holly writes i can never put her books down and this one was no different. Going back to Vegas i did miss Grim and Vivien but they where off doing there mission and i'm just gonna have to go back to the Vegas immortals for that fix now back to what you came for.
Timothy and Aaron i was screaming when this book was announced because finally we get their story i can't believe Aaron became a vampire but his reasoning why is so good except you know him being linked to Seth a god who wants to go back to the old ways and uses people in bad ways. I felt for them both because of the situation they are in and i did want to go but Timmy your meant to be the smart one.... dude is under a lot of pressure so i can understand some of his reasoning. Read through in one sitting was not putting this beauty down.
I loved this do i wish this book was longer yes i do but i always want more from amazing characters that Holly writes i can never put her books down and this one was no different. Going back to Vegas i did miss Grim and Vivien but they where off doing there mission and i'm just gonna have to go back to the Vegas immortals for that fix now back to what you came for.
Timothy and Aaron i was screaming when this book was announced because finally we get their story i can't believe Aaron became a vampire but his reasoning why is so good except you know him being linked to Seth a god who wants to go back to the old ways and uses people in bad ways. I felt for them both because of the situation they are in and i did want to go but Timmy your meant to be the smart one.... dude is under a lot of pressure so i can understand some of his reasoning. Read through in one sitting was not putting this beauty down.
March 20, 2026
I was first introduced to Holly Roberds through her Lost Girls series and loved every book. I quickly devoured the Vegas Immortals novels as well, and one thing I especially enjoy about her writing is her use of dual POVs.
Dying for Death centers on Timothy, an uptight Egyptian god turned overseer of the Sinopolis Hotel, and Aaron, a newly turned vampire. I was excited to finally read their story after only seeing hints of their mutual attraction in earlier books.
The novel begins almost four years after their one night together, and it was so engaging that I finished it in one sitting. While it can be read as a standalone, I think the world-building, characters, and lore, especially elements like the blood bond between a vampire and a god, are even more rewarding if you’ve read the previous books. Overall, I loved revisiting this dynamic world and seeing Timothy and Aaron finally get their story.
I received an ARC for review.
Dying for Death centers on Timothy, an uptight Egyptian god turned overseer of the Sinopolis Hotel, and Aaron, a newly turned vampire. I was excited to finally read their story after only seeing hints of their mutual attraction in earlier books.
The novel begins almost four years after their one night together, and it was so engaging that I finished it in one sitting. While it can be read as a standalone, I think the world-building, characters, and lore, especially elements like the blood bond between a vampire and a god, are even more rewarding if you’ve read the previous books. Overall, I loved revisiting this dynamic world and seeing Timothy and Aaron finally get their story.
I received an ARC for review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well who knew surfer dudes and immortals could be so hot?
A fun and interesting read, Dying for Death was devoured in one sitting. Egyptian God's will always be my first love. Timothy (Thoth) is a control freak, and I literally wanted to smack him and tell him to sort himself out! His love for Aaron was so pure, and it was so annoying that he couldn't just allow himself a smidge of happiness.
The power struggles between gods, and the beauty of the descriptions made this book so easy to fall into and devour. Holly writes with a smidge of humour trickling throughout, so even when the tensions are high, there is still that dark humour that makes you smile. I like the interconnected life's of humans, gods and vampires in a new take on Egyptian mythology. A light read that thankfully has a deliciously dark ending, but in a fun way.
A fun and interesting read, Dying for Death was devoured in one sitting. Egyptian God's will always be my first love. Timothy (Thoth) is a control freak, and I literally wanted to smack him and tell him to sort himself out! His love for Aaron was so pure, and it was so annoying that he couldn't just allow himself a smidge of happiness.
The power struggles between gods, and the beauty of the descriptions made this book so easy to fall into and devour. Holly writes with a smidge of humour trickling throughout, so even when the tensions are high, there is still that dark humour that makes you smile. I like the interconnected life's of humans, gods and vampires in a new take on Egyptian mythology. A light read that thankfully has a deliciously dark ending, but in a fun way.
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