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Ensnared by Medusa: Guardians of Vale Crossing Book 1: A Greek Myth Monster Romance
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Get ready for a love story that burns hotter than the myths themselves. Perseus has built his life on strength, discipline, and hard work—but he’s been hiding a secret from his family that could change everything. The first time he meets Medusa, she sees straight through him and shatters the careful walls he’s built. He’s furious with her intrusion… but even in his anger, he can’t deny the spark between them.
Medusa never wanted to use her powers, but when her ability to detect magical and divine beings becomes the key to working alongside Perseus, she can’t refuse. Fierce and loyal to her family, she carries secrets of her own—ones Perseus can never know.
Every moment side by side only fans the fire between them. But desire is dangerous when secrets lie between them. Will their secrets pull them apart, or can love become the one power strong enough to save them both?
✨ Enemies to Lovers
✨ Going Into Heat
✨ Protective Hero & Fierce Heroine
✨ Healing Through Love
✨ Mythology Retelling with a Romantic Twist
Get ready for a love story that burns hotter than the myths themselves. Perseus has built his life on strength, discipline, and hard work—but he’s been hiding a secret from his family that could change everything. The first time he meets Medusa, she sees straight through him and shatters the careful walls he’s built. He’s furious with her intrusion… but even in his anger, he can’t deny the spark between them.
Medusa never wanted to use her powers, but when her ability to detect magical and divine beings becomes the key to working alongside Perseus, she can’t refuse. Fierce and loyal to her family, she carries secrets of her own—ones Perseus can never know.
Every moment side by side only fans the fire between them. But desire is dangerous when secrets lie between them. Will their secrets pull them apart, or can love become the one power strong enough to save them both?
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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September 19, 2025
✨Arc Review✨
Thank you to the author Alicia Montgomery for sending me this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
-All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“Stone-cold hottie meets disaster human: a mythological romance I didn’t know I needed!”
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: if you told me I’d be thirsting over Medusa—yes, that snake-haired, stone-turning icon—I would’ve politely asked you to step away from the Ambrosia wine. But here we are. I’m in love with a mythological monster, and I’m not even mad about it.
In Ensnared by Medusa, Alicia Montgomery and Adilyn Andrews take the ancient myth, throw it into a blender with modern sass, spice, and supernatural drama, and serve up a romance that’s equal parts ridiculous, steamy, and totally addictive. This isn’t your grandma’s Greek tragedy—it’s a monster romance, and it’s here to slither into your heart.
Our leading lady? She’s Medusa, reimagined as a sexy, sarcastic, very done-with-everyone’s-nonsense type of heroine who is tired of being the villain in someone else’s story. Honestly? Mood.
Enter our brave, occasionally clueless, and very charming hero who manages to not get turned to stone (which is already a win), but also somehow gets tangled up in a plot involving secret societies, magical guardians, and a whole lot of sexual tension. We’re talking “should we be doing this while possibly being cursed” levels of hot.
Thank you to the author Alicia Montgomery for sending me this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
-All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“Stone-cold hottie meets disaster human: a mythological romance I didn’t know I needed!”
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: if you told me I’d be thirsting over Medusa—yes, that snake-haired, stone-turning icon—I would’ve politely asked you to step away from the Ambrosia wine. But here we are. I’m in love with a mythological monster, and I’m not even mad about it.
In Ensnared by Medusa, Alicia Montgomery and Adilyn Andrews take the ancient myth, throw it into a blender with modern sass, spice, and supernatural drama, and serve up a romance that’s equal parts ridiculous, steamy, and totally addictive. This isn’t your grandma’s Greek tragedy—it’s a monster romance, and it’s here to slither into your heart.
Our leading lady? She’s Medusa, reimagined as a sexy, sarcastic, very done-with-everyone’s-nonsense type of heroine who is tired of being the villain in someone else’s story. Honestly? Mood.
Enter our brave, occasionally clueless, and very charming hero who manages to not get turned to stone (which is already a win), but also somehow gets tangled up in a plot involving secret societies, magical guardians, and a whole lot of sexual tension. We’re talking “should we be doing this while possibly being cursed” levels of hot.
October 18, 2025
Thank you to the authors, Alicia Montgomery and Adilyn Andrews, for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review 🥰
Ensnared by Medusa is a wildly fun, steamy, and surprisingly heartfelt read. A whole new take on Greek mythology, and I’m here for it. Perseus and Medusa aren’t what you’re expecting, and I absolutely devoured this in less than 24 hours.
That said, I did feel a little like I was missing something at times — perhaps this ties into another series? I got the sense I should already be familiar with Eros and Psyche’s story going in. That’s probably on me for not checking first, though it didn’t impact my enjoyment enough to knock any stars off.
It wasn’t until I started reading that I realised I’ve already devoured most of Alicia’s other works (Blackstone Mountains, Blackstone Rangers, True Mates, and True Mates Generations), so I had high expectations — and they absolutely delivered.
I loved the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, the captivating banter and the way Medusa’s character is both strong and relatable. The world and urban fantasy/PNR themes in this book are so interesting, the spice absolutely spices, and the emotions hit perfectly. 👨🍳 💋
Ensnared by Medusa is a wildly fun, steamy, and surprisingly heartfelt read. A whole new take on Greek mythology, and I’m here for it. Perseus and Medusa aren’t what you’re expecting, and I absolutely devoured this in less than 24 hours.
That said, I did feel a little like I was missing something at times — perhaps this ties into another series? I got the sense I should already be familiar with Eros and Psyche’s story going in. That’s probably on me for not checking first, though it didn’t impact my enjoyment enough to knock any stars off.
It wasn’t until I started reading that I realised I’ve already devoured most of Alicia’s other works (Blackstone Mountains, Blackstone Rangers, True Mates, and True Mates Generations), so I had high expectations — and they absolutely delivered.
I loved the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, the captivating banter and the way Medusa’s character is both strong and relatable. The world and urban fantasy/PNR themes in this book are so interesting, the spice absolutely spices, and the emotions hit perfectly. 👨🍳 💋
October 5, 2025
This book combines some of my favorite tropes. At first glance, shifters, gorgons and mythology shouldn’t mesh but this author makes it happen.
Ms. Montgomery is a master of shifter romances in her earlier works. Her collaboration with Ms. Andrews integrates shifters and Greek mythology by making Perseus a wolf shifter who was adopted by a pack after his mother died.
He is assigned to work with Medusa (a namesake, not the original) but she her gaze can turn one to stone and her hair is snakelets. Additionally, she has the power to identify and rank levels of magic.
The banter between them is captivating as they fight their attraction. There is also suspense and subterfuge as she is being blackmailed to save others from her extended family. The characters are easy to visualize and relate to. The world building is intricate and detailed.
I enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to continuing this series.
Ms. Montgomery is a master of shifter romances in her earlier works. Her collaboration with Ms. Andrews integrates shifters and Greek mythology by making Perseus a wolf shifter who was adopted by a pack after his mother died.
He is assigned to work with Medusa (a namesake, not the original) but she her gaze can turn one to stone and her hair is snakelets. Additionally, she has the power to identify and rank levels of magic.
The banter between them is captivating as they fight their attraction. There is also suspense and subterfuge as she is being blackmailed to save others from her extended family. The characters are easy to visualize and relate to. The world building is intricate and detailed.
I enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to continuing this series.
October 5, 2025
Love these Greek mythology romance twists. Medusa, she was named after the original one, is helping to find a certain type of person. Ones who aren’t exactly human. She and Perseus are teamed together. And that starts the enemies to lovers part of the story. Between the danger and tension these two have no way of stopping what fate has in store for them. Action and adventure with some danger thrown in make this a great story. I love the characters and all the problems they find themselves facing.
October 6, 2025
would be a great movie
If this book was a movie, you would be on the edge of your seat, holding your breath waiting for what was going to happen next. You would find yourself yelling at the characters a lot.
I really loved this book. It flowed well from beginning to end. I want to be Medusa when I grow up. She is strong, sure of herself, and well put together. Perseus, honestly I really liked him. I can’t narrow down just a few. Together they just work, both as a couple and partners.
The book was fun exciting and entertaining. I recommend it whole heartedly.
If this book was a movie, you would be on the edge of your seat, holding your breath waiting for what was going to happen next. You would find yourself yelling at the characters a lot.
I really loved this book. It flowed well from beginning to end. I want to be Medusa when I grow up. She is strong, sure of herself, and well put together. Perseus, honestly I really liked him. I can’t narrow down just a few. Together they just work, both as a couple and partners.
The book was fun exciting and entertaining. I recommend it whole heartedly.
September 29, 2025
Medusa and Perseus have an eventful first meeting but that is only the beginning. Medusa is out to save her "sisters" but along the way she looses her heart. Perseus has to face who he is and what he is willing to give up to keep his secret. This story is full of mythical creatures and spins an enthralling story where gods and demigods, shifters, gorgons and more mix in a steamy, fast-paced romance that weaves passion, betrayal, and redemption into a story that will leave you craving more.
October 25, 2025
This was a strong start to the Guardians of Vale Crossing series, it had that element that I was looking for and thought worked as a fantasy romance novel. Everything was what I was hoping for from a mythology fantasy going on. that I was looking for. The characters were wonderfully done and worked in this universe. Adilyn Andrews has a strong writing style and am excited for more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 16, 2025
I’m always looking for a food Mythology retelling and this one took the cake. Medusa is probably my favorite because of her back story and this book did her well. I love how it made her seem like an actual person. I love her relationships and the way she grew as the story went on. Definitely a must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 30, 2025
I enjoy a good mythic/monster romance and this one from AM/AA did not disappoint. Full of action and romance, betrayal and heartbreak, hope and redemption, Perseus and Medusa have to break down their walls before they can face each other's truths.
October 4, 2025
Well this is not a typical retelling of anything Medusa realted which was great because this is a fresh take and that means that it is not over done. So good.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book, it's well written and the interchange between the characters is great. I can't wait to see what happens next. I received this book as a Free ARC copy and I voluntarily leave this review.
September 26, 2025
Amazing monster romance! Mythic and modern, intense and fascinating.
September 28, 2025
This book is full of exciting, beautiful, and interesting story plots and characters. I couldn’t get enough of it and looking forward to the next book.
October 2, 2025
I loved this so much!!! This is the second book I’ve read that has a “god and goddess in a modern world” feel and I love the concept! I enjoyed the characters and their journeys. I also am a sucker for a standalone! Loved it!!!!
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