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Creatures and Cottages #2.5

Halloween With the Siren

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Marisol is used to handling everything life throws at her on her own. But with the prospect of another lonely heat on the horizon, Marisol takes her friends’ advice and registers with a heat agency for the first time ever.

As a pack of misfits, Silas, Killian, and Bash don't expect the beautiful siren to choose them, but when they accidentally trigger her heat early, all bets—and pants—are off.

One week together proves to be far from enough. With plenty of Halloween festivities, and some well-meaning meddling from Starry Hill favorites, can the determined shifters persuade Marisol to give their pack a chance at forever?

Or will the usually self-reliant Marisol be too afraid to surrender her heart to the wolf, the panther, and the fox?

Halloween With the Siren is a sweet and spicy, MMFM why-choose rom-com.

It’s a standalone novella in the Creatures & Cottages world. For readers 18+

123 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2025

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Elle Sterling

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Elle Sterling is an author of wholesomely horny romance that'll make you giggle and swoon.

Much like her own life after emigrating from South Africa to South Korea, she enjoys writing characters crossing cultural barriers and loving without restraint.

You can usually find Elle in her writing cave with coffee within reach at all times. She also enjoys grilled kimchi-and-cheese sandwiches and hibernates during the humid summer until the weather has cooled.

To keep up with her life in Korea and latest releases, follow her on social media: @ellesterlingauthor

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Profile Image for Poppy || Monster Lover.
1,824 reviews516 followers
October 30, 2025
3.5 stars
Marisol and her pack were sweet together and genuinely cared for each other. I would have loved more getting to know each other on page, but you do get their essential personalities shining through.

Spice: 2/5

Triggers: a triggered heat (in a safe space)
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314 reviews50 followers
September 29, 2025
100 pages of three swoony shifters trying to impress a siren so she'll be part of their pack forever? 100/10 - would recommend.

I fell in love with Bash, Killian, and Silas immediately. They all have different personalities but fit together in all the right ways (literally, too 😏). The way they seamlessly slid into Marisol's life was so sweet - not only being attentive of her needs but people across Starry Hill. If you like monster men putting in the effort to woo their mate this is the book for you!

There's lots of delicious spice but Elle sprinkles in the perfect balance of thoughtful, romantic moments, too. You'll be giggling, swooning, and wishing that Starry Hill wasn't just a fictional island.
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49 reviews7 followers
October 3, 2025
Welcome back to Starry Hill!!!! Halloween edition! 🎃

gosh dang this series is so comfy cozy and spicy at the same time! like a hot chocolate mixed with a cayenne pepper 🔥 hehe ANYWAYS I am so happy that we’re back and just in time for Marisol, our singing siren and favorite pub owner, to get her happily ever after (and lots of boinking 😉) with Pack Morgan.

Silas, Bash, and Killian made up the perfect trio for Marisol. each of them had different personalities that meshed well together. they were so incredibly sweet and attentive with Marisol while she faced her heat and afterwards with the big Halloween party! Where can I get these men? do they have any siblings? If so, Marisol better send me the deets! I adored the cameos from the rest of the main characters from previous books and how they’re continuing their lives (and shenanigans hehe). It was like having one big spooky family reunion 🥹

seriously, when can I move out to Starry Hill??? I’m ready to go and meet the love of my life!
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1,068 reviews52 followers
September 30, 2025
4.5 stars

This is another novella in the Creatures and Cottages series. When I started this one, I was expecting it to be a full-length novel for some reason. I love that this is a why choose MMFM romance. The spice is spicing in this one for sure, and Bash had my heart. They all did really but Bash just did something to me. The only reason this one didn't get a 5 star is because it was a bit too rushed for me. When you read one of her books you always know what you are getting. There will be spice humor and not third act breakup or unneeded drama. If you haven't read anything by this author yet what are you waiting for? I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this book, but all opinions are my own. This book will be releasing October 3, 2025.
Profile Image for Katie Moody.
40 reviews3 followers
September 28, 2025
✨ARC Review✨

I absolutely loved this book! Elle does a fabulous job of creating a spicy, but sweet and fun story. I will never get tired of reading about Starry Hill and the amazing characters Elle creates!
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77 reviews4 followers
October 3, 2025
Who likes a little spice with their spooky reads? Halloween with the Siren is a perfect novella to add to your list this month? Elle takes us back to Starry Hill for a Halloween Party, but not before we meet Marisol and Pack Morgan.

Marisol is a sweet Siren who loves town, friends, and career at The Singing Seahorse. She debates if now is a good time to consider getting help for her heats, and takes the plunge by joining an agency. The concept is new to her, but she ends up being in the best company when she is paired with a pack waiting for a chance.

😭🙌🏾 Pack Morgan is what I wish I had. A wolf, fox, and panther shifter who desire to find their mate. Silas, Bash, and Killian find all of that in Marisol from the moment they meet her, and begins the challenge of convincing her to stay. They're patient, eager, attentive, and honest as they do what they must to win her favor (and her heart). I was swooning the whole time over their efforts, and how they met Marisol where she was, and got to know the village in the process.

🥵 That chase scene though was something else! I loved how determined all three of them were. Starry Hill caught my heart again and has me packing by bags already to go back!
Profile Image for Steph.
71 reviews
October 1, 2025
This is one spicy novella taking place in Starry Hill—the small town we all wish we could visit 😉. I loved that Marisol finally got her own story, and Silas, Killian, and Bash were swoon-worthy shifters through and through.

I adore this series and am always excited to return to Starry Hill. Elle Sterling delivers another fun, steamy, and magical escape just in time for spooky season.
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178 reviews13 followers
September 25, 2025
Is this my new favorite Creature’s and Cottages book? Honestly, I think it is! I could’ve read 200 more pages of these 4 and still wanted more, I adored them. You literally get all the best traits in our three MMCs. Bash who is fun, flirty, playful and a tad submissive, Killian who’s strong, rugged, comforting and a verse and Silas who’s dominating, calm, collected and powerful. Plus all three saying the sweetest, most heart melting, pantry dropping things all the time, SWOON. Marisol is also on of my fav types of FMC, an independent girl who’s used to doing everything and taking care of herself who just wants to be taken care of and turn her mind off for a bit. This was the perfect dynamic, three shifters, a fox, wolf and panther, who are eager to please and prove themselves and a girl who can barely believe her desires are coming true.

I loved them so much, I wanted them all to be happy and taken care of. Them being so compatible that they triggered her heat and then went all in on taking care of her. What more could a girl want, being lavished with attention, climaxes, food and baths by three gorgeous devoted men. Marisol was really living the dream here. It’s so hard to pick a favorite but I love a submissive boy so I instantly fell in love with Bash, but I loved them all. The spice was so good, kink exploration and you never felt like anyone was left out of a scene which is hard to do. I’m ready to beg on my knees to Elle for more of these four cause I adored this book!
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181 reviews12 followers
October 3, 2025
This story was happiness & light from start to finish with heaping piles of spice spread throughout. It made me smile, giggle, squeal, kick my feet, laugh out loud, swoon, and fan my face (a lot). So yummy!

Marisol is a siren who owns the pub in Starry Hill.

Killian is a wolf shifter, professor, partner of Silas, and member of Pack Morgan.

Bash is a fox shifter, free diver and the newest member of Pack Morgan.

Silas is a panther shifter, fishing boat captain, partner of Killian, and Alpha of Pack Morgan.

They meet through a heat management agency - her looking for assistance, them offering it. Things go extremely well in their get to know you interview and her heat gets triggered, which means that (once she confirms consent) the fellas get right to taking care of her. And, lord, do they ever take care of her! And take care of her and take care of her. And then there is some wooing, courting, community building, and a Halloween chase. Swoon!

I do not have the words to describe how much I loved these four. They were everything. And the Starry Hill residents did NOT disappoint!

I am always so impressed with Elle's writing and this beautiful world she has created. And the way she packs so much heart & story into just over 100 pages is astounding!

I received this as an ARC and am just so, so grateful. Note that this had no influence on my review, these rambling are all caused by story quality & my own feelings.
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34 reviews3 followers
September 30, 2025
5⭐️ 4🌶️

MMFM
Primal Chase
Shifters x Siren
Auralism
Independent FMC
Pack Bonding

I ATE this up, and so did Bash ;)

Halloween with the siren is a fast paced halloween filled novella. Marisol is a super independent omega, Killian is a grumpy growly alpha, Silas is the caring alpha who looks after everyone and Bash is our golden retriever alpha who has no filter.

As soon as I met the MMCs I was obsessed with them all and they are instantly obsessed with Marisol but know not to be too overbearing with her. They all experience their first heat together in what is basically a heat clinic, Marisol normally just takes care of things herself.

Bash is the youngest at 26 and everyone else is 30+. Swords will cross in this why choose, and lord the mens relationships are cute as heck as well.

During this novella a island wide halloween festival is planned led by Marisol, Masie and Tilly. The whole town gets involved and makes it super special. Marisol also gets over a few fears.

If you want pumpkin carving, costume competitions, heats, doting alphas, friends being legends and primal chases this is the book for you! I wish I could read this again for the first time.
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150 reviews17 followers
September 27, 2025
“𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕪’𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕚𝕟 𝕞𝕪 𝕓𝕠𝕕𝕪, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕦𝕝𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥…𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕜𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕦𝕤 𝕒𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 - 𝕟𝕠 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖, 𝕟𝕠 𝕤𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕖, 𝕟𝕠 𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕚𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕪’𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕪 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣.”

🎃𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒶 𝒹𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝒻𝓊𝓁, 𝓈𝓅𝒾𝒸𝓎 𝐻𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝒩𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓁𝒶!🎃

𝐼 𝒶𝓂 𝒶𝒷𝓈𝑜𝓁𝓊𝓉𝑒𝓁𝓎 𝑜𝒷𝓈𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑒𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝒞𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒞𝑜𝓉𝓉𝒶𝑔𝑒𝓈! 𝐼 𝒹𝑒𝓋𝑜𝓊𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓈𝓅𝒾𝒸𝓎 𝓌𝒽𝓎-𝒸𝒽𝑜𝑜𝓈𝑒 𝓇𝑜𝓂-𝒸𝑜𝓂! 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒾𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓇𝓎 𝐻𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒾𝓈 𝓈𝑜 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝒻𝓊𝓁𝓁 𝑜𝒻 𝒸𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒𝓈, 𝒽𝓊𝓂𝒶𝓃𝓈, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝒽𝒾𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝓁𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝑜𝓉𝒶𝓁 𝒽𝒶𝓇𝓂𝑜𝓃𝓎.

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒾𝓃𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓂𝒾𝓈𝓉𝓇𝓎 𝒷𝑒𝓉𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝒾𝓈𝑜𝓁 (𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓅𝓊𝓃𝓀𝓎 𝓈𝒾𝓇𝑒𝓃) 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑀𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒶𝓃 𝒫𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝒻𝒶𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓈𝓉𝒾𝒸. 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉’𝓈 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒? 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒷𝓇𝑜𝑜𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒦𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒾𝒶𝓃 🐺, 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝒻𝓊𝓁 𝒮𝒾𝓁𝒶𝓈 🐆, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝐵𝒶𝓈𝒽 🦊, 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝑒 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝒹𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓈𝒽𝒾𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝓅𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝓃𝑒𝑒𝒹! 🥵🔥

𝑀𝒶𝓇𝒾𝓈𝑜𝓁 𝒾𝓈 𝓊𝓈𝓊𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻-𝓇𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒶𝓃𝓉, 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓈𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝒽𝑜𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓅𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝓉𝑜 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓅 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓉, 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓀 𝓉𝑜𝑔𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝒻𝒶𝓇 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝑒𝓃𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽. 𝒞𝒶𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓈𝑒 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑒𝒹 𝓈𝒽𝒾𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓈𝓊𝒶𝒹𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝒾𝓇𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝓇𝑒𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓅𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝒶 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝒶𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇? 𝒴𝑜𝓊’𝓁𝓁 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝒾𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝓊𝓉!

🎃𝕎𝕙𝕪 ℂ𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕤𝕖 / ℝℍ
🍁𝕄𝕄𝔽𝕄
🎃 ℝ𝕠𝕞-ℂ𝕠𝕞
🍁𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕕-𝕒𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕖 ℕ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒
🎃𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖
🍁𝕀𝕀ℂ𝕐𝕀𝔽𝕐
🎃ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕪 𝕧𝕤 ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕣
🍁𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕟
🎃𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕣𝕤-𝕥𝕠-𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤
🍁𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕗𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤
Profile Image for Lauren Hitt.
53 reviews76 followers
September 27, 2025
WE ARE BACK IN STARRY HILL BABY!! 🧜‍♀️🦊🐺🖤🎃

Let me just start by saying if Elle Sterling is writing it- I’m reading it. As an author she is one of the kindest, sweetest and most creative people I’ve ever had the pleasure of getting to know. So getting to be an ARC reader for her?! SAY LESS IM IN.

Now- the spice. I have never ever read anything spicier than this book. Before this it was Party with the Kraken 😂👏 ELLE KNOWS HOW TO DO SPICE. The MMFM shifter/heat dynamic was amazing and I so wish it wasn’t just a novella because I never wanted it to end.

The cozy, Starry Hill, Halloween setting? LOVE. I felt like I was reading about a romance in Halloweentown! Oh also don’t even get me started on the Nesting Grounds facilitator Lauren. I’m sorry a blonde elf who’s a badass, take no shit, girls girl of a woman? YEAH I LOVE HER 👏💖😂

Needless to say- 5 stars. For a 101 page, HOT, novella? Doesn’t get better than this!! I genuinely never want to stop reading about Starry Hill, I’ve become so invested in the little town and all of the residents!! Can’t wait to see what Elle does next!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🌶️
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197 reviews4 followers
October 6, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️. 5

Another cozy, spicy hit from the Creatures and Cottages world!

When I started this one, I did not expect this novella to pack a punch. This why-choose MMFM romance was everything. The spice? Oh, it’s spicing. The banter? Top-tier. And Bash? Yeah, Bash owns a permanent piece of my heart (no offense to the others, but the man just hits different).

Elle Sterling gives exactly what I’ve come to expect from her: steamy magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and zero unnecessary drama. No third-act breakup, no angst overload—just pure, cozy chaos and sizzling chemistry. She once again delivers a fun, steamy, and utterly magical escape—just in time for spooky season.

What to Expect:
😍 MMFM Why-Choose (⚔️)
❤️‍🔥 Heat, agency, and a meet-cute to remember
🎃 Small-town Halloween festivities
🤭 Rom-com shenanigans
🦊 Masked chase
🪢 All holes filled (yep, that kind)
🍁 Sweater-weather cottagecore vibes
🔥 Scorching sp!ce
4️⃣ POVs from all four main characters

Short, spicy, and full of charm—this novella is like sipping hot cider while watching your favorite monsters fall in love.

Thank you to Elle Sterling, the author, for the ARC opportunity!
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288 reviews9 followers
September 29, 2025
I received an ARC but all thoughts are my own.

Spice, Spice Baby! If you're looking for a short story that packs some HEAT, here you go. This book comes in around 100 pages but it has a little bit of everything when it comes to the spice. There's a siren in heat. Primal play. Group activities. I mean, seriously.

Don't be fooled though, this story still had plenty of heart and non-spicy fun. I loved watching Starry Hill plan out their first real Halloween. I just love how this little town comes together to plan the best events. The way all the creatures use their different skills and magic to make it all come together is fantastic.

Watching Bash, Silas and Killian woo Marisol was too cute for words. I love how they even though they're a pack, they still had their own personalities and ways to woo our lovely siren. They always put her first which is how it should be! They let her stay that independent woman, but just showed her that sometimes it's OK to get a little help and support from others.
Profile Image for Katherine Gisleson.
655 reviews3 followers
October 2, 2025
4.75/5 ⭐️s
🌶️🌶️1/2 - medium to heavy spice, a lot of focus on the explicit scenes

LOVES:
- Tilly (the nurse in town), yet again, helped a creature who was embarrassed or uncomfortable with a natural part of themselves to find something that worked for them 👏 I love the openness of these characters
- The way the heat clinic was ran was ideal. They were so careful about screening potential partners and ensuring everyone’s comfort and safety.
- The auralism kink was a bit unique, I like new things 😄
- The guys showed up for her and the town to show that they were fully invested and willing to do whatever it took to be with Marisol.

I love heats and packs and knotting, but it was fun to learn about a new-to-me type - a cat shifter! That meant barbed peen, and thank goodness that was explained 🙃

All of the spice was great 🔥 Honestly, it’s the smut lover in me, but I could’ve read 50 more pages of spice 😅

Anyway, this was so dang cute and I loved it. I can’t wait for more from this series!

Thanks to the author for the advance copy 💝 Releases October 3rd!
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303 reviews11 followers
September 26, 2025
🌶️🌶️.5--2.5/5

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱

"𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦.”

I had the best time reading this sweet and spicy novella!!! Marisol is a siren that is about to go into her heat. She has always gone through it by herself but after some support from her friends, she decides to use a heating agency. She meets Pack Morgan and instantly connects with the men.

I absolutely loved that out MMCs had a strong relationship before they even met Marisol. There was never any jealousy better men only wanting to bring pleasure to their siren. Highly recommend is you love your novellas sweet and spicy!!

"𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳."

🧡 Halloween Monster Novella
🧡 Bar Owner FMC
🧡 MMFM
🧡 Siren FMC
🧡 Panther Shifter MMC
🧡 Fox Shifter MMC
🧡 Wolf MMC
🧡 Small Town
🧡 Knotting
🧡 Barbed Peen
🧡 "Run"
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141 reviews
September 28, 2025
Halloween With The Siren by Elle Sterling [ARC REVIEW]
5 🌟

I loved every single aspect of this book! I love how unique Bash, Killian, and Silas are, but I also appreciate how beautifully they work together as a pack, especially where Marisol is concerned. Marisol was such a strong, independent woman, and it was fantastic getting to see her maintain her independence while learn to embrace the support that Pack Morgan provided. Plus, all our MCs are ocean lovers, so I want to hang out with them all immediately! And a moment for the SPICE please, and thank you 🙌🏻🙌🏻 This is a short, spicy novella that is full of cosy, Halloween vibes, and it could definitely be your next fave one-handed read 😉

This releases on October 3rd, and I genuinely cannot recommend it enough! You can preorder it now on the Zon and have it delivered right to your Kindle at midnight when it drops 🩵
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233 reviews2 followers
September 29, 2025
Halloween With the Siren is a quick, steamy return to Starry Hill, and it might be my favorite visit yet. Marisol has always been the picture of independence, but when she finally signs up with a heat agency, she doesn’t expect to end up with Silas, Killian, and Bash, the most unlikely pack of shifters who turn out to be exactly what she needs.

The novella balances cozy seasonal atmosphere with plenty of spice. The trio of shifters each bring their own personality to the relationship, and the dynamic feels playful, supportive, and fun to read. I especially enjoyed how the Halloween setting tied everything together, from the party preparations to the cameos from familiar Starry Hill residents. Even though it’s short, the story doesn’t skimp on connection or chemistry. It’s sweet, funny, and delightfully hot.

Thank you to the author for an copy of this book.
17 reviews1 follower
September 30, 2025
Absolutely amazing. I love the characters coming back in from the previous books, the story telling is fabulous. Maisie is so excited for Marisol and it’s hilarious. I love all three of the MMC’s they’re so in tune with her needs and provide her with everything she wants. Cheeky Bash, serious and silent Silas and Killian who’s just filthy. I loved it so much. There’s the story, the amazing spice, the lovey bits. It’s all there. Masks and primal chases. Acts of service and getting to know her friends and helping them. They show up. They show up for her. The court her and give her gifts. There’s shifted scenes. It’s all there. I absolutely cannot wait to buy the paper back! It’s so good. My favourite book so far!! Can’t wait for more. I’m starving for it. I’m also super jealous of Marisol!! Congratulations Elle on another amazing book!!
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710 reviews17 followers
October 3, 2025
A panther shifter, a wolf shifter and a fox shifter walked into a bar.

Marisol the siren is going on heat and so she sought help in an agency to assist her with the process. She matched with Pack Morgan with Silas, Bash and Killian. After, they all entered a tentative courtship where the guys proved themselves that they wanted Marisol.

I rarely read why choose romances, but I trust Elle and she delivered.

Idk what I expected but certainly not this. It went above and beyond. The book was spicy BUT it was also very sweet, and wholesome. Did not expect to use spicy and sweet in the same sentence but here you go.

I did love the progress of their relationship. The guys worked for Marisol's acceptance, and they exerted efforts and showed actions that they are there for her regardless of distance.

Love seeing cameos too!

I wish I was Marisol! Can I move to Starry Hill?
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52 reviews
October 3, 2025
Rating: 5 ⭐️
Spice: 4 🌶️

Tropes: heat tending • siren x pack of shifters • all the holes • primal play • low angst

Exactly as advertised: a very spicy, cozy treat for Halloween. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Halloween With the Siren is an easy read with characters you instantly fall in love with. The pack is so caring and so very obsessed with their siren, and I’ve been in love with the siren for 3 books now.

I was missing a bit more bite (literally too...) in the spice - since it’s almost a pure spicy book - but that’s just me: always wanting more 🤣

If you want an easy read with lots and lots of spice, a little extra flame for those autumn evenings by the fire, this book is for you!
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254 reviews8 followers
October 3, 2025
3.5 rounded 4
Another Creatures and Cottages book, but make it shorter. Read in one sitting.

Can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend having read the previous ones to understand who's who and "the vibe".

The SMUT is smutting, that's for sure—Low-angst, no drama, everything has a happy ending (pun intended). The book is quite short, and at times, it felt a bit too brief for me. I liked the characters, but I needed more (more what, I'm not sure, but more). However, it still works, and Elle's writing is enjoyable.

Pick it up if you like:
- Romance (open-door)
- Insta-love/lust
- Diverse characters and characters from previous books

Thank you to Elle Sterling for the e-ARC. This review is my own, and I'm leaving it voluntarily.
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342 reviews19 followers
October 5, 2025
Thank you so much Elle Sterling for gifting me a digital ARC for an honest review. I love being a part of your ARC team.

What a fun, sexy novella perfect for this fall ! I've been in love with Starry Hill and their inhabitants since the first book in this series.

Their community is incredible and the found family feeling inside each story is just a balm to my heart.

I was really excited to read Marisol love story. She just cares so much for everyone. Having a pack who can finally help her and encourage her was amazing to read.

Read this if you love :

✨ Monster Romance;
✨ Spicy novellas ;
✨ Reverse Harem ;
✨ Primal Chase ;
✨ Sirens x Shifters ;
✨ Small Town Romance ;
✨ Spicy 🔥.
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3 reviews
January 11, 2026
When this short 100-page book was recommended to me on my instagram, I was intrigued and excited to finish a book in just a few days since I tend to read slowly haha.

But this book was different to what I normally read, as it contains some very spicy content, and I realized they weren’t kidding—within the first couple of chapters, there was so much spice that I wondered if I should even be reading this in public! haha

Aside from that, I really enjoyed the characters, especially how they treated each other with respect and genuinely tried to find love and connection, something I can personally relate to.

Although the spicy scenes were the weaker aspect of the book in my opinion, the likable characters more than made up for it.

If you’re looking for a quick read with plenty of heart, I highly recommend picking up this book.
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370 reviews13 followers
October 1, 2025
Marisol never needed anyone to help her with her pub, or through her heat. But when Tillie suggests using a heat agency for her next one, she gives it a shot, and gains more than she ever thought possible.

These four!! Oh my sweet Siren, they are so unbelievably cute and hot!! I loved being back at Starry Hill for Halloween so, so much and this story was absolutely perfect. Cozy, sweet with a lot of spice to keep you warm on a crisp autumn evening. This book is the equivalent of a spicy cinnamon roll with a lot of icing on top 😉. Don't wait any longer!! You're invited to visit Starry Hill. Pack your bags and ruuuuun!!
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21 reviews1 follower
October 3, 2025
I thought I was ready to go back to Starry Hill, but I was underprepared for how spicy this trip was going to be!! Bash, Killian, & Silas are happy addition to the small town. The way they cater to Marisols every need has all the green flags! I really enjoyed their unique personalities, although I think Bash might be my favorite 🤫Marisols a tough, do it herself siren, but is need of help for her upcoming heat. Thankfully Pack Morgan is there to help, and to trigger her heat early😬 Pack Morgan is very giving, if you know what I mean 🤩😘 Halloween with the Siren is a welcome addition to Creatures and Cottages and your shelf/tbr!
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366 reviews11 followers
October 18, 2025
Get me on Viggos ferry, I want to party in Starry Hill for Halloween 🎃

Elle has always made Starry Hill cozy and inviting, but with Halloween she took it up a notch. The description of this cozy island on Halloween seems extra magical.

Marisol and her pack Of shifters (Killian, Silas and Bash) were all sweet and spicy. These men are thoughtful, caring and all encompassing when it comes to their sweet siren. Marisol deserved nothing but the best and that's exactly what she got with these three shifters. Ehem, ehem, ehem.... can you hear the envy in my voice 😉

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this novella. I hope we see more of the pack in future books.
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788 reviews23 followers
September 27, 2025
This was a freaking adorable and SPICY little Halloween read! We got to meet new characters and expand the world of Starry Hill!

Marisol was sweet, and horny 👀 and she found her match with Silas, Killian, and Bash! Who were so sweet, attentive, and deliciously spicy. And their mouths? Omg. HOT.

I loved that the plot revolved around a fun Halloween party on the island and we got to see bits of past characters from the series!

If you want a short, and SPICY Halloween read, this is the novella for you!
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616 reviews9 followers
October 4, 2025
Marisol, Killian, Silas and Bash

Listen I will shout about this series from the rooftops and this installment is just as good as the rest. It is a novella so it is shorter but we still get the warm and fuzzy relationship building along with plenty of spice. Since the guys are in a pack we get group scenes with fun equipment with some sword crossing. I love getting to see characters from previous books interact within this story. If Starry Hill were a real place I would have moved there already to find a monstrous mate.
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553 reviews7 followers
September 28, 2025
**Thank you to the Author for the ARC; all opinions are my own.**

4.5 ⭐️
4 🌶

WHEW! 🥵 What a welcome back to Starry Hill! This novella was such a sweet, short read- AND SO SPICY!! I loved getting to know Marisol better and seeing her find her happiness in people who care for her. This was a great addition to the Starry Hill world and I can't wait for the next one!

☆MMFM
☆knots
☆siren in heat
☆novella
☆Halloween party
☆primal chase
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