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Falling for Demons #4
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease
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299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2025
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A.K. Caggiano
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January 21, 2026
Fun fantasy romance
The animals are my favorite part, although Brioni and Ragnar are great. The story is definitely exciting and laugh-out-loud funny in places. There is graphic sex and a well-deserved violent death.
The animals are my favorite part, although Brioni and Ragnar are great. The story is definitely exciting and laugh-out-loud funny in places. There is graphic sex and a well-deserved violent death.
January 19, 2026
In really enjoyed these two, I’ve been looking forward to their book for a while and it did not disappoint.
February 2, 2026
Two generous stars for world-building.
Without the stellar world-building this would be an easy one star review, all due to a too stupid to live heroine that had both the emotional maturity and the personality of a toddler and the sex drive of a nymphomaniac.
This book slipped into somewhat creepy territory, in my opinion. I have a lot of time for bratty heroines and kink in romance but this… wasn’t that. It’s hard to read a story about a woman so dangerously naive and without depth that she barely seems like an adult and see that as romantic in any way.
I also really despised the way that Brioni weaponized her cutesy nature to ignore and violate other characters boundaries throughout the book, especially Ragnar’s. Truly one of my least favourite sorts of romantic heroines. Not everyone is perfect, and not every character in a romance novel needs to be perfect either. But I struggled with the fact that Brioni’s manipulative behaviour was never addressed, even when the reason for it (her upbringing and fear of being unloved and alone) was acknowledged on page.
I really would have liked to see Brioni be held accountable for her actions and attitude. I think that would have gone a long way to making her feel less child-like and more like an adult on equal footing with Ragnar, rather than being infantile to the point of never needing to face consequences or grow as a character.
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease also featured some of the most awkward and narrarively disrupting fourth-wall breaking I’ve ever read. Weird, because I feel like Caggiano has managed that fourth-wall break, tongue in cheek narration very adroitly in previous books I’ve read. Unfortunately this one missed the mark.
Without the stellar world-building this would be an easy one star review, all due to a too stupid to live heroine that had both the emotional maturity and the personality of a toddler and the sex drive of a nymphomaniac.
This book slipped into somewhat creepy territory, in my opinion. I have a lot of time for bratty heroines and kink in romance but this… wasn’t that. It’s hard to read a story about a woman so dangerously naive and without depth that she barely seems like an adult and see that as romantic in any way.
I also really despised the way that Brioni weaponized her cutesy nature to ignore and violate other characters boundaries throughout the book, especially Ragnar’s. Truly one of my least favourite sorts of romantic heroines. Not everyone is perfect, and not every character in a romance novel needs to be perfect either. But I struggled with the fact that Brioni’s manipulative behaviour was never addressed, even when the reason for it (her upbringing and fear of being unloved and alone) was acknowledged on page.
I really would have liked to see Brioni be held accountable for her actions and attitude. I think that would have gone a long way to making her feel less child-like and more like an adult on equal footing with Ragnar, rather than being infantile to the point of never needing to face consequences or grow as a character.
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease also featured some of the most awkward and narrarively disrupting fourth-wall breaking I’ve ever read. Weird, because I feel like Caggiano has managed that fourth-wall break, tongue in cheek narration very adroitly in previous books I’ve read. Unfortunately this one missed the mark.
December 22, 2025
Thank you so much to A.K. Caggiano for the ARC!
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease follows Brioni, the bubbly woman that delivers the mail in Heck and is a friend to all the other human girls, along with Ragnar, the reclusive beastmaster that we previously met in How Not to Charm Your Human Colleague. Brioni delivers a package to Ragnar, who has received medicine for his own sick dog. She's immediately enchanted by all the animals that he keeps, and especially intrigued by the very large, very broody demon who cares for them. When she keeps returning, Ragnar finds that he loves her silly questions and upbeat attitude, against his better judgement.
This is definitely my favorite of the series so far. There isn't much of a plot, and frankly, what little there is was resolved a little too quickly at the end. I still have questions. But that's okay, because everything else about this book is phenomenal. I'm in love with Caggiano's humor. She frequently breaks the fourth wall with her narration, making meta comments and including some very fun references ("If you're a demon... then why are you gray?" "Oh my god, Brioni, you can't just ask demons why they're gray!").
I also ADORE Brioni and Ragnar's dynamic. I was giggling and kicking my feet SO FREQUENTLY while reading, I couldn't put it down! And when I got to the spice??? I had to *cough* go be by myself for a while.
Like I said, this definitely takes the prize for my favorite of the series so far. I need more, and I need it ASAP!!!!
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease follows Brioni, the bubbly woman that delivers the mail in Heck and is a friend to all the other human girls, along with Ragnar, the reclusive beastmaster that we previously met in How Not to Charm Your Human Colleague. Brioni delivers a package to Ragnar, who has received medicine for his own sick dog. She's immediately enchanted by all the animals that he keeps, and especially intrigued by the very large, very broody demon who cares for them. When she keeps returning, Ragnar finds that he loves her silly questions and upbeat attitude, against his better judgement.
This is definitely my favorite of the series so far. There isn't much of a plot, and frankly, what little there is was resolved a little too quickly at the end. I still have questions. But that's okay, because everything else about this book is phenomenal. I'm in love with Caggiano's humor. She frequently breaks the fourth wall with her narration, making meta comments and including some very fun references ("If you're a demon... then why are you gray?" "Oh my god, Brioni, you can't just ask demons why they're gray!").
I also ADORE Brioni and Ragnar's dynamic. I was giggling and kicking my feet SO FREQUENTLY while reading, I couldn't put it down! And when I got to the spice??? I had to *cough* go be by myself for a while.
Like I said, this definitely takes the prize for my favorite of the series so far. I need more, and I need it ASAP!!!!
December 21, 2025
This was a cute and cozy palate cleanser read filled with A.K Caggiano's signature fourth wall breaks and tongue in cheek humour.
I liked Brioni and Ragnar together, the grumpy/sunshine dynamic is always one of my favourites to read so this book scratched an itch for me in that regard.
I do wish we had seen more of the wildlife/animals beyond what was already established in the former books though, just for the sheer fact that Ragnar is the beast master and with that title I just expected more...well beasts.
Overall it was a quirky, cute, fast read. No major complaints.
I liked Brioni and Ragnar together, the grumpy/sunshine dynamic is always one of my favourites to read so this book scratched an itch for me in that regard.
I do wish we had seen more of the wildlife/animals beyond what was already established in the former books though, just for the sheer fact that Ragnar is the beast master and with that title I just expected more...well beasts.
Overall it was a quirky, cute, fast read. No major complaints.
December 18, 2025
I am such a sucker for Caggianos writing so this was a hit for me. I felt like this was the most engaging and fleshed out installment of the series so far. And by far the spiciest. I liked Ragnar a lot as the MMC and Brioni was fine but not my favorite FMC.
I was happy to return to a more low stakes setting and plot (the last was much to high stakes for a “cozy monster romance” series IMO) and just get our soul bonding intimacy on in the barn.
I can’t rate this as a five though and here’s why! The overall series is disjointed AF! In the first book I felt like little cliffhangers would work themselves out and that just hasn’t happened yet and as we get closer to the end here- I’m worried they won’t. Even for this book individually, the villain felt misplaced. There was never really an explanation for what was going on with him.. major plots are occurring simultaneously but the books aren’t being cohesive enough for my buy-in. This series has the opportunity to be soooo clever but I’m only getting some of that so far! I get little teasers of the authors trying to tie things together but unless the last two books are sweeping question answer..ers, I don’t see that happening.
Still fun. Still will continue the journey!
I was happy to return to a more low stakes setting and plot (the last was much to high stakes for a “cozy monster romance” series IMO) and just get our soul bonding intimacy on in the barn.
I can’t rate this as a five though and here’s why! The overall series is disjointed AF! In the first book I felt like little cliffhangers would work themselves out and that just hasn’t happened yet and as we get closer to the end here- I’m worried they won’t. Even for this book individually, the villain felt misplaced. There was never really an explanation for what was going on with him.. major plots are occurring simultaneously but the books aren’t being cohesive enough for my buy-in. This series has the opportunity to be soooo clever but I’m only getting some of that so far! I get little teasers of the authors trying to tie things together but unless the last two books are sweeping question answer..ers, I don’t see that happening.
Still fun. Still will continue the journey!
December 23, 2025
Good story but
I’ve really enjoyed all these books so far, but this one was written a little too tongue in cheek for me, especially since I was looking forward to this couple’s story. The asides that broke the 4th wall and almost… jabs… to the kind of silliness of the story took me out of it. Overall good, but not my fave and that makes me sad.
I’ve really enjoyed all these books so far, but this one was written a little too tongue in cheek for me, especially since I was looking forward to this couple’s story. The asides that broke the 4th wall and almost… jabs… to the kind of silliness of the story took me out of it. Overall good, but not my fave and that makes me sad.
December 21, 2025
It was fun but it broke the fourth wall way too much that I couldn’t stay in the world
December 25, 2025
There's playfully bratty and then there's....borderline pedophilic when your fmc is essentially an overgrown hypersexual toddler? I couldn't get past the ick.
December 9, 2025
4.75☆'s
I love the characters, and I love being back in this world through AK Caggiano's eyes. We have come across Brioni, our cheerful mail girl, in the other books, and briefly met Ragnar as well as he largely deals with animals in town.
It was so wonderful to delve deeper into Brioni's character, beyond the sunshine exterior to the depths of who she is. Achingly human, and wanting somewhere to belong and call her own after a lifetime living on the outside. She has this way with everyone around her, even the animals, and doesn't see this overarching positive effect she has on them. This shortsightedness at her own positives isn't grating but feels so utterly relatable. Brioni really blooms into herself around Ragnar, including leaning into her lascivious feelings towards him. She's sweet on the outside and a bit spicy on the inside.
Ragnar was another wonderfully complex and yet complimentary character to our Brioni. He is gray, and therefore without magic, which is rare and a huge deal in the demon society. Ragnar has taken to working with a variety of animals on the outside of town away from society. He thinks he is content in this life until he meets Brioni. I love the way he cares for her, protects her, helps her while she is healing, and honestly, they had too many noteworthy moments. Just watching him go from mildly gruff, and happily alone to falling and considering ordering something so she'd have to deliver it to him (to see her) or taking her home from the infirmary to his home. These two might just be my favorite characters in the Falling for Demons series.
The only reason this wasn't 5 stars was there was a plot point, that I don't know if I could tell you what they were doing. Honestly, there were a couple of things with that which I am sure will be addressed in future books. It was not a big deal. It didn't negatively impact the story, and I am planning on continuing the series as it is anyway. This book breaks the fourth wall here and there throughout it, just as an FYI.
I loved this one. The characters, the pets (seriously all the pets), and being back in this world. 100% recommend it.
I love the characters, and I love being back in this world through AK Caggiano's eyes. We have come across Brioni, our cheerful mail girl, in the other books, and briefly met Ragnar as well as he largely deals with animals in town.
It was so wonderful to delve deeper into Brioni's character, beyond the sunshine exterior to the depths of who she is. Achingly human, and wanting somewhere to belong and call her own after a lifetime living on the outside. She has this way with everyone around her, even the animals, and doesn't see this overarching positive effect she has on them. This shortsightedness at her own positives isn't grating but feels so utterly relatable. Brioni really blooms into herself around Ragnar, including leaning into her lascivious feelings towards him. She's sweet on the outside and a bit spicy on the inside.
Ragnar was another wonderfully complex and yet complimentary character to our Brioni. He is gray, and therefore without magic, which is rare and a huge deal in the demon society. Ragnar has taken to working with a variety of animals on the outside of town away from society. He thinks he is content in this life until he meets Brioni. I love the way he cares for her, protects her, helps her while she is healing, and honestly, they had too many noteworthy moments. Just watching him go from mildly gruff, and happily alone to falling and considering ordering something so she'd have to deliver it to him (to see her) or taking her home from the infirmary to his home. These two might just be my favorite characters in the Falling for Demons series.
The only reason this wasn't 5 stars was there was a plot point, that I don't know if I could tell you what they were doing. Honestly, there were a couple of things with that which I am sure will be addressed in future books. It was not a big deal. It didn't negatively impact the story, and I am planning on continuing the series as it is anyway. This book breaks the fourth wall here and there throughout it, just as an FYI.
I loved this one. The characters, the pets (seriously all the pets), and being back in this world. 100% recommend it.
December 10, 2025
The world of Heck created by A.K Caggiano and Laura Winter is absolutely fantastic! This is the fourth book in that series and a 4.5 stars for me!
Brioni is the bubbliest human you will ever meet. She is introduced in the first book and you are instantly drawn to her personality. What we get to see is what makes her tick and wow did my heart go out to her. Wanting to belong and be loved for who she really is and not as what she is perceived by many. Of course it would be the town recluse demon to truly see her. Her character growth was done organically and it was a treat to witness it unfold within the pages.
Ragnar, the grumpy loner at the edge of town, lives to care for injured animals. Taking in all of the misunderstood creatures of the forest. When Brioni happens upon him to deliver mail one day, he is intrigued by her sweet nature despite his instinct to push her away. Finding that despite his lacking of what makes a proper demon, his heart wishes for companionship. Hoping he is accepted for who he is.
I absolutely loved their spark, it was sweet and sad at times, tugging at your emotions as you felt how lonely they were. I adored Ragnar and his grumpiness as he tried to be friends with the sweet Brioni. A tale of finding acceptance and love with your perfect imperfect opposite.
It was great to see past characters make a cameo appearance. If you haven't picked it up this series yet, this is your sign to do so! Be ready to be transported to Heck where Demons and Humans learn to live together in chaotic harmony.
Brioni is the bubbliest human you will ever meet. She is introduced in the first book and you are instantly drawn to her personality. What we get to see is what makes her tick and wow did my heart go out to her. Wanting to belong and be loved for who she really is and not as what she is perceived by many. Of course it would be the town recluse demon to truly see her. Her character growth was done organically and it was a treat to witness it unfold within the pages.
Ragnar, the grumpy loner at the edge of town, lives to care for injured animals. Taking in all of the misunderstood creatures of the forest. When Brioni happens upon him to deliver mail one day, he is intrigued by her sweet nature despite his instinct to push her away. Finding that despite his lacking of what makes a proper demon, his heart wishes for companionship. Hoping he is accepted for who he is.
I absolutely loved their spark, it was sweet and sad at times, tugging at your emotions as you felt how lonely they were. I adored Ragnar and his grumpiness as he tried to be friends with the sweet Brioni. A tale of finding acceptance and love with your perfect imperfect opposite.
It was great to see past characters make a cameo appearance. If you haven't picked it up this series yet, this is your sign to do so! Be ready to be transported to Heck where Demons and Humans learn to live together in chaotic harmony.
December 23, 2025
5+ stars for How not to tame your human Tease by A.K. Caggiano. And not just this book but the whole series is amazing. This series is a collaboration between laura winter and AK caggiano (series is not completed yet). What makes this book so great is the combination between a very engaging style of writing, It is funny, painful at moments (but never to much), the perfect balance between happiness and tragedy, it has depth, intrigue, mystery, lovable characters, characters that are not so lovable who get what they deserve, it is spicy, full of yearning and above all love. This book has depth and realistic relationships. I highly recommend reading the whole series in order. This series thus far portraits disabilities, less flattering human traits, background, sexuality, everything and everyone in an relatable, respectful and beautiful way. The way the author portrays her characters gives a (in my humble opinion) realistic image of their struggles and process. Book 4 gives us a very sunshiny FMC and a grumpy (misunderstood) MMC. It gives us animals and a strange mystery . I can’t wait for the next book! I highly recommend reading this series!! This is a cozy book but still please take care of yourself and check TW before reading. This book is intended for mature readers. I feel very honored to have received an ARC for book 3 and 4.
December 31, 2025
How Not to Tame Your Human Tease is the fourth book in the Falling for Demons cozy romantasy series. Each novel in the series can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them all chronologically because of the world building of Heck and several characters make appearances in different novels.
We follow ray-of-sunshine Brioni, Heck’s endlessly sweet and bubbly mail carrier, with Ragnar, a reclusive demon devoted to caring for injured and misunderstood animals. What begins as a simple delivery quickly turns into a funny and emotional slow-burn romance as Brioni’s curiosity and warmth chip away at Ragnar’s gruff exterior. Their banter is witty and has some great yearning moments.
Brioni really just wants to belong, and Ragnar’s quiet loneliness makes their bond has overlapping in their needs and explains why they make such a great fit, as Ragnar really understands who Brioni is. As is true with other installments the addition of found family is present and heartwarming. If you are looking for a spicy grumpy x sunshine romantasy pairing this will definitely scratch that itch!
Thank you to the authors for the advanced reader copy.
We follow ray-of-sunshine Brioni, Heck’s endlessly sweet and bubbly mail carrier, with Ragnar, a reclusive demon devoted to caring for injured and misunderstood animals. What begins as a simple delivery quickly turns into a funny and emotional slow-burn romance as Brioni’s curiosity and warmth chip away at Ragnar’s gruff exterior. Their banter is witty and has some great yearning moments.
Brioni really just wants to belong, and Ragnar’s quiet loneliness makes their bond has overlapping in their needs and explains why they make such a great fit, as Ragnar really understands who Brioni is. As is true with other installments the addition of found family is present and heartwarming. If you are looking for a spicy grumpy x sunshine romantasy pairing this will definitely scratch that itch!
Thank you to the authors for the advanced reader copy.
December 24, 2025
(Note: ARC reader review)
I will admit, I really struggled to like Brioni in the beginning, but she did eventually grow on me once I got to see more of the real her. And the climax of the book (pun NOT intended) has her being really kick ass, which is great! Ragnar was a wonderful male lead. I did enjoy their relationship, though the dynamic between them was a bit odd to me (it made sense for the characters, it's just not my thing, but that's fine! My rating has nothing to do with that). This book does have some of the author's fourth-wall breaking comments, which I normally enjoy. However, in contrast to the books written by Laura Winters, it's strange to only have the fourth wall breaking in half the books. It's nothing terrible and does add to the humor. Overall, though, I did enjoy this book, though I still want to know what happened to the demon who went missing in book 1! Seeing a briefly mentioned development at the end of this book, I suspect it hasn't been forgotten. With 2 books left, there's plenty of time for that mystery to be solved (finally!).
I will admit, I really struggled to like Brioni in the beginning, but she did eventually grow on me once I got to see more of the real her. And the climax of the book (pun NOT intended) has her being really kick ass, which is great! Ragnar was a wonderful male lead. I did enjoy their relationship, though the dynamic between them was a bit odd to me (it made sense for the characters, it's just not my thing, but that's fine! My rating has nothing to do with that). This book does have some of the author's fourth-wall breaking comments, which I normally enjoy. However, in contrast to the books written by Laura Winters, it's strange to only have the fourth wall breaking in half the books. It's nothing terrible and does add to the humor. Overall, though, I did enjoy this book, though I still want to know what happened to the demon who went missing in book 1! Seeing a briefly mentioned development at the end of this book, I suspect it hasn't been forgotten. With 2 books left, there's plenty of time for that mystery to be solved (finally!).
December 11, 2025
Pet all the doggies (even the demon ones)
200 stars
But seriously this was SOO good.
Get ready to return to the demon world in its spiciest installment yet. I don't know what magic was sprinkled into this book but I couldn't put it down.
Brioni my beautiful ray of sunshine, with the utterly filthy inside thaughts, and suggestive outwards thaughts (to Ragnar). I was absolutely obsessed. How she embraces everything with so much positive enthusiasm.
Ragnar oh sweet unsociable Ragnar who much prefers the company of animals (I mean same) is not prepared for the whirlwind of Brioni. But soon can't stop thinking about her 🤭.
It was so nice to see more of the demon world and its animal inhabitants, I would very much love a pack of veilhounds.
There was the return of some familiar faces and some hillarious banter throughout. As well as an exciting rescue scene 🤭
I love how they work through their traumas together and are just so supportive of each other.
And then on the other hand the primal chasing scenes and other dirty shenanigans. I was a puddle on the floor by the end. 😅😅🔥🔥
200 stars
But seriously this was SOO good.
Get ready to return to the demon world in its spiciest installment yet. I don't know what magic was sprinkled into this book but I couldn't put it down.
Brioni my beautiful ray of sunshine, with the utterly filthy inside thaughts, and suggestive outwards thaughts (to Ragnar). I was absolutely obsessed. How she embraces everything with so much positive enthusiasm.
Ragnar oh sweet unsociable Ragnar who much prefers the company of animals (I mean same) is not prepared for the whirlwind of Brioni. But soon can't stop thinking about her 🤭.
It was so nice to see more of the demon world and its animal inhabitants, I would very much love a pack of veilhounds.
There was the return of some familiar faces and some hillarious banter throughout. As well as an exciting rescue scene 🤭
I love how they work through their traumas together and are just so supportive of each other.
And then on the other hand the primal chasing scenes and other dirty shenanigans. I was a puddle on the floor by the end. 😅😅🔥🔥
January 12, 2026
Rating 5⭐
Spice 🐕☠️🦊😈
ARC Review
A.K Caggiano does it again! Oh my gosh! I had such a fun time reading!! Caggaino loves to break the fourth wall and she does this MULTIPLEEE TIMES ohh my goodnes. I loved it so much!!! EEKKK. I love it when she writes grumpy x sunshine characters. Brioni is so cute bubbly and a kinky lil thang heehee.
This is probably indeed a spicer book she has written, and I am foorrr itt! We dive in a little deeper in brat x brat tamer and even PRIMAL PLAY. It is just soo delectable just ughh so good. I appreciate Brioni's priorities when she just flats out thinks to just stop running and proceeds to "fall" in order to get caught by Ragnar haha.
This was all the vibes and spice I needed and it was great! I can't wait to read the last two books!
I received the ARC from the author. This review is my honest and true thoughts
Spice 🐕☠️🦊😈
ARC Review
A.K Caggiano does it again! Oh my gosh! I had such a fun time reading!! Caggaino loves to break the fourth wall and she does this MULTIPLEEE TIMES ohh my goodnes. I loved it so much!!! EEKKK. I love it when she writes grumpy x sunshine characters. Brioni is so cute bubbly and a kinky lil thang heehee.
This is probably indeed a spicer book she has written, and I am foorrr itt! We dive in a little deeper in brat x brat tamer and even PRIMAL PLAY. It is just soo delectable just ughh so good. I appreciate Brioni's priorities when she just flats out thinks to just stop running and proceeds to "fall" in order to get caught by Ragnar haha.
This was all the vibes and spice I needed and it was great! I can't wait to read the last two books!
I received the ARC from the author. This review is my honest and true thoughts
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2025
In the 4th installment of the Falling for Demons series we finally get to see who bubbly Briony really is beneath the cheerful armor she wears. And who brings out the true Briony? The brooding, introverted (and magicless) Ragnar.
On the outskirts of Heck, Ragnar trains and cares for the veilhounds used by the Guard. He spends most of his time alone (as he prefers), but then Briony drops by to deliver a package and his quiet, lonely life is turned upside down.
Underneath all the external differences, Ragnar and Briony have a lot in common (but I won't spoil that). Together they work through a lot of past baggage.
I devoured How Not to Tame Your Human Tease in a day. I loved the banter, the cameos of characters from previous books and two broken beings finding someone they could truly be themselves with.
Thank you A.K. Caggiano for letting me be an ARC reader for you again. ❤️
On the outskirts of Heck, Ragnar trains and cares for the veilhounds used by the Guard. He spends most of his time alone (as he prefers), but then Briony drops by to deliver a package and his quiet, lonely life is turned upside down.
Underneath all the external differences, Ragnar and Briony have a lot in common (but I won't spoil that). Together they work through a lot of past baggage.
I devoured How Not to Tame Your Human Tease in a day. I loved the banter, the cameos of characters from previous books and two broken beings finding someone they could truly be themselves with.
Thank you A.K. Caggiano for letting me be an ARC reader for you again. ❤️
December 23, 2025
Bubbly and sweet meets quiet and cranky, but not all is as it seems. Brioni is a tender hearted, curious, and a tenacious human stuck in the realm of Heck, a world run by colorful demons. But not all is how it seems.
Brioni isn’t anywhere she doesn’t want to be, in fact she’s quite happy with her situation. Her social meter is filled every day by interacting with others on her mail duties, and now that she has found Ragnar her curiosity is spiked tenfold for the better.
Ragnar seems brooding and bulky, but deep down he wants what any other animal trainer wants, someone to tame his heart.
In this delightfully spicy story, we are gifted witty banter and clever writing. I would expect nothing less from AK Caggiano though.
Brioni isn’t anywhere she doesn’t want to be, in fact she’s quite happy with her situation. Her social meter is filled every day by interacting with others on her mail duties, and now that she has found Ragnar her curiosity is spiked tenfold for the better.
Ragnar seems brooding and bulky, but deep down he wants what any other animal trainer wants, someone to tame his heart.
In this delightfully spicy story, we are gifted witty banter and clever writing. I would expect nothing less from AK Caggiano though.
December 24, 2025
Another 5🌟 read from our girl AK. She has never let me down and i am loving the little worlds she creates.
The characters - complex but relatable, and even when not relatable, they are truly likeable characters. The plot - cosy, low stakes, and incredibly sweet. The romance - 10/10. Going into this I worried because AK said this was her spiciest one yet, however, I like how it did not fall into the trap a lot of darker romances fall in, where the MMC is made to be an asshole just to enforce his dominating personality. With Ragnar, he is basically a gentle giant with a filthy side, and he is perfect the way he is.
Looking forward to the next one in this series, as well as the next book from AK.
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The characters - complex but relatable, and even when not relatable, they are truly likeable characters. The plot - cosy, low stakes, and incredibly sweet. The romance - 10/10. Going into this I worried because AK said this was her spiciest one yet, however, I like how it did not fall into the trap a lot of darker romances fall in, where the MMC is made to be an asshole just to enforce his dominating personality. With Ragnar, he is basically a gentle giant with a filthy side, and he is perfect the way he is.
Looking forward to the next one in this series, as well as the next book from AK.
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January 25, 2026
What is with the abrupt change in how these books are written? I enjoyed the first book written by A.K.Caggiano, but this was an absolute mess.
First of all, the sudden inclusion of fourth-wall breaking was so jarring, completely out of context and out of left field, it did nothing but detract from this story. Which by the way, was not well-written to begin with.
The FMC, Brioni, was a completely ridiculous and superficial character. Her obliviousness, the contrived way she behaved was so off-putting, combined with her self-absorbed behavior made her completely unlikeable. Ragnar was mediocre at best, but due to Brioni being so insufferable it is impossible to comprehend what made Ragnar even be attracted to her.
The only enjoyable part of this book was the animals.
First of all, the sudden inclusion of fourth-wall breaking was so jarring, completely out of context and out of left field, it did nothing but detract from this story. Which by the way, was not well-written to begin with.
The FMC, Brioni, was a completely ridiculous and superficial character. Her obliviousness, the contrived way she behaved was so off-putting, combined with her self-absorbed behavior made her completely unlikeable. Ragnar was mediocre at best, but due to Brioni being so insufferable it is impossible to comprehend what made Ragnar even be attracted to her.
The only enjoyable part of this book was the animals.
December 12, 2025
A grumpy/sunshine dynamic written by A. K. Caggiano?? Yes PLEASE!
This is probably my favorite in the series so far! Brioni is just such a fun bubbly character, I’ve been looking forward to getting to her story, and this delivered!
Ragnar was the perfect balance to her, and I loved their dynamic. He’s the grumpy recluse who takes care of beats at the edge of town, and she brings color into his life. It’s always fun having animals around in a story, and we got so many in this one — they all get pets and boops and it’s wonderful.
This book was such a good balance of cozy, spicy, and sweet. Loving this series and looking forward to the rest!
This is probably my favorite in the series so far! Brioni is just such a fun bubbly character, I’ve been looking forward to getting to her story, and this delivered!
Ragnar was the perfect balance to her, and I loved their dynamic. He’s the grumpy recluse who takes care of beats at the edge of town, and she brings color into his life. It’s always fun having animals around in a story, and we got so many in this one — they all get pets and boops and it’s wonderful.
This book was such a good balance of cozy, spicy, and sweet. Loving this series and looking forward to the rest!
December 15, 2025
If you see me blushing for the next week or two, keep that to yourself, or just pick this series up. AK and Laura are really in their element when utilizing intimacy as part of a character’s growth, not just a fun little break from the plot. This series continues to be sweet and spicy and altogether heartwarming! Def your book in this series if you love: grumpyxsunshine, a boundary respecting king, “touch her and die”, “funishment” (notes were taken), height difference, PUPPIES, etc.
Please note I have received a free copy from the authors of the series and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Please note I have received a free copy from the authors of the series and am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 27, 2025
4.5 stars
This was so fun! I adore Brioni and Ragnar and their energy together. I know this is a series of novellas, but I did like that this one was slightly longer. It was fun to let the romance burn a bit slower a create a little more anticipation. The storyline in this was also quite interesting. I was really looking forward to finding out about the mysterious letters. I do kind of wish that part was expanded upon just a bit more at the end, but I still enjoyed the action. Every time we get glimpses from the other couples from previous books, I get excited like I'm visiting an old friend. Can't wait to continue the rest of the series!
This was so fun! I adore Brioni and Ragnar and their energy together. I know this is a series of novellas, but I did like that this one was slightly longer. It was fun to let the romance burn a bit slower a create a little more anticipation. The storyline in this was also quite interesting. I was really looking forward to finding out about the mysterious letters. I do kind of wish that part was expanded upon just a bit more at the end, but I still enjoyed the action. Every time we get glimpses from the other couples from previous books, I get excited like I'm visiting an old friend. Can't wait to continue the rest of the series!
January 15, 2026
So I was kinda disappointed by these last two books in this series. I absolutely loved the first 2. But this one o had a hard time liking the Main Characters. I love the world and the idea of this book. But Ragnar was just really unlikable. He was incredibly mean to Bri, I know we got to see his inner monologue of why, but she didn’t and he was just cruel most the time. Couldn’t see why she would go back. Also the ending had me puzzled, like why did he go to that cottage? What did he say to the orange demon to get him captured?
I’ll still read the next 2 in the series when they come out. I really want to know what happened to the last two girls who are living in heck.
I’ll still read the next 2 in the series when they come out. I really want to know what happened to the last two girls who are living in heck.
December 10, 2025
4.5 ⭐
Omg how is this the cutest little romance but also smut smut smuttyyyy?! Brioni is so playful and flirty and Ragnar is the perfect partner for her, a quiet loner demon with a commanding presence and a heart of gold. I loved their dynamic, their story is my favorite of the series! This author always nails the banter - it's funny and swoony and never cringe.
Its like 80/20 romance and plot which I usually don't enjoy, but the pacing is done so well 👏
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC 🙌
Omg how is this the cutest little romance but also smut smut smuttyyyy?! Brioni is so playful and flirty and Ragnar is the perfect partner for her, a quiet loner demon with a commanding presence and a heart of gold. I loved their dynamic, their story is my favorite of the series! This author always nails the banter - it's funny and swoony and never cringe.
Its like 80/20 romance and plot which I usually don't enjoy, but the pacing is done so well 👏
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC 🙌
January 28, 2026
Cute!
I mean, in places it was a bit overly sweet - but luckily it's a book and not something that'll rot teeth.
The veilhounds were a nice addition, as was Moar the dog. I did find it a bit frustrating that the descriptions of the magical animals were so vague. We only get their weird names, but no real descriptions for what they look like. Except the veilhounds, really. And the weird cow-beast Stephan...
But unless I missed it, I don't even know what Moar the dog looks like, and really, how hard can it be to describe a dog...
I mean, in places it was a bit overly sweet - but luckily it's a book and not something that'll rot teeth.
The veilhounds were a nice addition, as was Moar the dog. I did find it a bit frustrating that the descriptions of the magical animals were so vague. We only get their weird names, but no real descriptions for what they look like. Except the veilhounds, really. And the weird cow-beast Stephan...
But unless I missed it, I don't even know what Moar the dog looks like, and really, how hard can it be to describe a dog...
December 11, 2025
Honestly this might be up there as the favorite of the bunch. This one had a lot of character development and real character building. I enjoyed this FMC and her sunshine persona. It gave very Gemini vibes. She knows how to manipulate her outward appearance to fit the mood. The MC is also great. Not my favorite but not the worst. Does very grumpy very well. Will definitely read the next one which I’m assuming will be kat.
December 25, 2025
So, I mean, it’s a monster romance. It’s a fantastic monster romance! Easily my favorite of the series so far, it’s close to perfection. I will read anything A. K. Caggiano writes. She captures my sense of humor perfectly and knows how to write a down bad main character too well. Can’t wait to see how this series rounds out!
Note: I received an arc from the author in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!!
Note: I received an arc from the author in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!!
December 26, 2025
i love this author
love love love. something that i don’t see as much is mid-plus size characters recognizing that yes, they do have big boobs and men look at them. BUT the character is still confident and wears what they want to wear. also, her size literally didn’t matter at all and that was so nice. like the character wasn’t tiny, she was a real normal size of an active person. sorry guys i’m high and i love how intentional this author is with her language
love love love. something that i don’t see as much is mid-plus size characters recognizing that yes, they do have big boobs and men look at them. BUT the character is still confident and wears what they want to wear. also, her size literally didn’t matter at all and that was so nice. like the character wasn’t tiny, she was a real normal size of an active person. sorry guys i’m high and i love how intentional this author is with her language
February 5, 2026
🌟 3.5
i adore this series! it’s just so damn sweet and charming. i really liked both of the main characters and loved seeing their relationship develop. i wish we went a little more in depth into their relationship after they made the decision to actually become mates, because i feel like after a slow start things started to happen too quickly, but it overall didn’t impact my enjoyment that much. i can’t wait for the next one!
i adore this series! it’s just so damn sweet and charming. i really liked both of the main characters and loved seeing their relationship develop. i wish we went a little more in depth into their relationship after they made the decision to actually become mates, because i feel like after a slow start things started to happen too quickly, but it overall didn’t impact my enjoyment that much. i can’t wait for the next one!
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