Be My Monster

Be Mine #1

by Davidson King

Born without the ability to feel pain or fear, Pennsylvania has lived his life believing he’s a monster and a freak. Because most people either keep their distance or are cruel, Penn has spent the last few years wandering from town to town, never putting down roots, never letting anyone know who he really is. Then one night he steps out of the shadows and into the light to save children from a burning house, not knowing he’s saving a mob boss’s kids. That split-second decision changes everything for Penn.

Gideon is a dangerous and powerful man trying to keep his territory profitable and safe, and it’s been peaceful for the last couple of years. Though raising twins as a widower is hard, at least he has family to help him. Family is everything to Gideon, so when someone tries to take them away from him, the once quiet streets turn into chaos. Determined to find his family’s savior, Gideon discovers so much more. His heart, which has felt like it’s barely beat since his wife died, comes to life again when he looks into Penn’s eyes for the first time…the man who risked everything to save his family.

With a war on the horizon, Gideon and Penn have to navigate staying alive, figuring out if there’s a future for them, and destroying the real monsters trying to dismantle everything Gideon’s built.

Genres: M M Romance, Dark, Romance, Crime, Dark Romance, Contemporary, Forced Proximity

231 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2026

About the author

Davidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.

She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.

If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she’d tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you’re afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.

Reviews

[Kati *☆･ﾟ]

***no rating***
dropped @40%

okay like, the minute this popped up on feed I was so excited to read this I abandoned everything else I was supposed to be reading. And in the beginning I kinda liked the simplicity of the storytelling a lot but it all fell flat real fast and by the time I was done (see above) I only went for the ending which was also nothing to write home about.


It’s honestly a bit sad because both plot and characters had a lot of potential that went unexploited. (as far as I could tell)

[Brooke]

⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️

My lackluster experience of Be My Monster is mostly my fault. I’ve had to work a lot these past days, and having to keep pausing this book ruined the fast-paced flow it had in the beginning. So, my bad for starting it before this insanely long weekend.

But I say mostly my fault, because the romance between Penn and Gideon felt a little lacking as well. I didn’t really feel their connection. The plot was pretty good, especially in the first half, and I love when MCs have just a little something that makes the whole book feel different from the rest. Here, Penn couldn’t feel pain or fear, and I think that added so much to an otherwise typical mafia romance.

So, did the ending flop for me because work ruined the vibe or because the plot needed more spark? I’m not sure, either way I did enjoy most of this, and I probably would’ve enjoyed it more had I read it all in one go. But, apart from Penn’s gene mutation, I wouldn’t say this was much different from other mafia romances I’ve read.

“You’re stuck with us now, Pennsylvania.” He scooted closer and took my lips in a searing kiss. Once we parted, his eyes sparkled. “There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.”

CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Parental abandonment (past)
- Violence/death
- Kidnapping (not between MCs)
- Death of a loved one (past)
- Single dad MC
- Torture
- Injury
- Top/bottom
- Frotting
- Rimming
- Hand necklace

[Daniel]

Thank you, Davidson King.
I relish your tales
more than I can say. 👍😁👍

Penn’s grin was wide, his eyes full of happiness. “I want all that, Gid. I spent my life running away, but maybe I was actually running toward something.”

“Me?” I waggled my brows.

“Yeah,” he said seriously. “You, the kids, your insane life.” He pressed his hand to my chest. “My home.”

I covered his hand with mine. “This is your home, no matter if it’s under this roof or another, Penn. I promise you that.”

“Then my roots are gonna be deep, Gid. There’s nowhere else I’d rather grow old than here with you, Owen, and Olivia.”

[Books and Gems]

4.5 🌟

Penn and Gideon 🖤

I LOVE these guys! I devoured this and never wanted to put it down.

The concept of Penn believing he was a “monster” and never quite feeling like he could pit down roots broke me. I loved Penn’s snarky humor, and I adored Penn’s relationship with the twins.

It was a very fast paced read, with very short chapters which I enjoy. I flew through this story, and honestly I could have kept reading about these guys and never gotten bored.

This was my first read from this author, but definitely won’t be my last!

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‼️⚠️ Potential spoilers ⚠️‼️

Dynamic: MM — strict

Sharing? No

Cheating? No

Breakup? No

Sex scene with OM or OW No


‼️⚠️ Content ⚠️‼️

— mafia
— suspense
— widower
— single dad
— touch him and ☠️
— MC who feels no pain or fear
— found family
— instalust
— “baby”
— oral
— sex w condoms
— face fucking
— rimming
— bareback

I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[theshadyivy]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🫦🫦🫦

This is the story of Pennsylvania and Gideon—and from the very first page, it pulled me into a world that felt both dangerous and unexpectedly tender. Gideon isn’t your typical mob boss. Yes, he’s powerful and feared—but he’s also a devoted single father, and that softer side adds so much depth to his character.

Penn, on the other hand, is always on the move, never quite belonging anywhere, carrying a past and a condition that make it hard for him to ever feel safe or settled. Watching these two come together was incredibly compelling.

I really loved how Davidson challenged the usual “cold-blooded mob boss” trope. Gideon can be ruthless when he needs to be, but when it comes to his child and the people he loves, there’s a protectiveness and warmth that makes him impossible not to fall for.

If you’re looking for a story that blends danger, emotional depth, and seriously steamy moments, this one is definitely worth picking up.

❤️‍🩹 Mob boss
❤️‍🩹 Strangers to lovers
❤️‍🩹 Crime & suspense
❤️‍🩹 Found family
❤️‍🩹 Frotting, rimming

70/26

[V]

DNF @ 47%. Like there’s no chemistry or am I tripping

[˙⋆☆ Pameee ☆⋆˙]

DNF 17% || Que risa, acabo de empezarlo y ya lo voy a abandonar, pero es que no me gusta como esta narrado. Y el instalove sí es MUY instalove. Podría jurar que un libro de Alexa Riley esta mejor desarrollado y narrado que este, y eso ya es decir mucho.

[Dan]

I know I've said it before in other books, but it bears to be said again, it's almost funny how Davidson King can take an organized crime leader and a man who doesn't know pain or fear, sprinkle violence and death, and somehow drag a sweet and cute romance out of that mixture. I really enjoyed it.

[Ren || The Reader Identity]

2026📚: 62/150
☆☆☆☆

- mm contemporary romance
- a drifter who can't feel pain or fear
- a mafia boss who doesn't like to be called a mafia boss
- lots of territorial wars
- rated R sexy times (my least fave)

💘 Gideon + Penn

Okay, so Davidson King toes the line between fade to black and smut...and it's aggravating. SO much potential in those scenes but she just SKIMS over them. Honestly, I'd rather there be no smut than whatever Davidson King writes in her books because it causes FRUSTRATION, iykyk.

Other than that, this was okay. I felt a disconnect from the story but that seems to be a theme. It feels like all of DK's stories toe the line of greatness and smut. They need just a bit MORE than what we get.

The scene where Penn is about to leave and Gideon says he'll be Penn's monster was, I'm assuming, supposed to be a major relationship moment but it fell flat because there were no emotions. I think that's what it is. The voice of the story lacks emotions and depth and keeps me from disappearing.

Again, the story is fine. We've got Penn and his mutation plus Gideon and his empire. We've got some drama and some sweet moments. And then it ends on a kinda HFN. I always say I'm done reading DK's books since they really do nothing for me, but here I am trying again. And again, it's just okay. So 4 stars it is for a story I devoured quickly but ultimately left me....okay.

[TJ]

“If you don’t get ugly, vicious, if you don’t bite back ten times harder than Lorcan, he will decimate your empire, kill your entire family while you watch, and then salt the earth so no one can ever grow from your roots again. Whatever your strategy was before needs to be tossed away, and you need to be my monster.” - Penn

Drifter saves kids from a fire and catches the eye of a powerful man. After lots of action and back and forth, the two men find themselves in love and the drifter finds family and a home.

Quick Thoughts:
⭐️3/5
🌶️2/5
💭 Meh. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t honestly feel much between the MCs until maybe the end. They had a couple spice scenes before they were more “official” but those didn’t help build a bond to me as they were just described in short passages and not super passionate. To me, there was no reason these two were in love. It might just be a personal thing but I was rooting for more. At one point, Penn said he was so hard it hurt. If Penn can’t feel pain, can he describe the pain of a hard on? The story leaned more towards talking about the crime going on and trying to solve their problem with the “enemy” and the time the MCs spent together that would be considered bonding happened off page and would just say “3 days later”. One of the spicy scenes they showered after and then laid down together and Penn just pops the question: “How did your wife die?” Like, Penn, ya’ll just fucked for the first time and you think now is a good time?? Just because you can’t feel pain for fear doesn’t mean you can’t feel passion and sympathy?? I just really can’t get into the mindset to believe they love each other and are gonna be forever.

💁‍♂️Main Characters:💁‍♂️

Pennsylvania:
“He doesn’t want to be thanked, Dean.” I stared out the window at the bar. “He wants to be forgotten.” - Gideon

28 years old, Bright green eyes, Has FAAH-OUT which causes him to be unable to feel pain or fear, Currently Barbacking at a dive bar but never stays anywhere for long before traveling to the next town.

Gideon Hendrix:
I was going to tear this building down brick by brick until Penn was in my arms again. - Gideon

Widower, Single father of twins (Owen & Olivia), Mafia/Mob Boss Head of a powerful syndicate, Black hair with black eyes to match

🔥🌶️Intimate/Spicy Moments Include:🌶️🔥

- Masterbating
- Frotting
- Blowjobs, Handjobs, Face Fucking
- Rimming
- Anal, safe sex
- Bareback

🛑⚠️Trigger/Content Warnings: ⚠️🛑

- Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Assault (on page)
- Mentions of the Death of a Partner
- Mentions of the Death of a Family Member
- Deaths involve: Breast Cancer, Pulmonary Embolisms, Hospice, and other crime related deaths.
- House Fire
- MC Hospitalized

❤️Tropes/Themes:❤️

- Crime/Mafia
- MM Romance
- Rescue/Save

📝Quotes:📝

I looked out the window once again. The ducks were gone, and even though Tennessee sat beside me, I felt alone. - Penn

“Like Batman,” Olivia whispered in my ear.

“Are they gonna hurt you some more, Penny?” Well shit, she called me Penny.

“You put me there, huh?” “Family,” was his answer, as if it were completely obvious.

“She uh…she told me I was going to fall in love with someone great one day.” “Did she now?” His smile grew. “Yeah.” “And did you ever fall in love with someone great?”...”I did.” “Lucky guy.”

💤The Boring Stuff: 💤
Book #: Not a Series
Published 25 Feb 2026 at 231 Pages (per Kindle)
Read 26 Feb 2026 via Kindle Unlimited
1st Person, Dual POV


Reviewer Note: I think I give stars away way too easily but I can’t help myself. It can be safely assumed all of my reviews are from books that the animal lives, are 1st Person, have a HEA, and have no intimate or spicy scenes with anyone/thing other than MC(s) unless otherwise detailed. I try to rate books objectively if they have something I don’t typically like (i.e. Break Ups, SA, 3rd Person, Single POV, Sharing Partners). If it’s still written well the author deserves the praise but I will make note to avoid for myself in the future. I do my best to mark different triggers/warnings as well as the intimate acts performed in case anything listed/done might not be something you would want to read. If M/M, Age Play, Interspecies, Insta Love, Erotica, MPreg, or Incest are something you actively avoid, you are probably better off avoiding most of the books I review.

DNF: Something off, couldn’t finish because of it. Maybe me, maybe the book.
1 Star: Just.. Just no, thanks. Do not recommend it. Need mind eraser.
2 Stars: Oh that was something but it was not something for me or the author really fell short on this one.
3 Stars: Decent, enjoyed enough. Hit marks it was supposed to but something turned me off from it.
4 Stars: Really enjoyed it, better than I though it would be. Would recommend.
5 Stars: I can see myself reading this again. Thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend.

[ShelfLife]

2.5 ⭐️

This was just okay. It sounded like a promising story, but fell flat. And there are a lot of errors. Mainly comma issues, but also some missing words. Grammatically, it’s actually written pretty well.

There’s no depth to this story: the plot, the characters, the world. Everything is shallow and one-dimensional. I didn’t feel much while reading this book. I think the most emotion came from scenes with the kids, especially Owen, and Tenny.

Penn and Gideon have zero chemistry, no passion, and the sex they have is uninspired and completely dull, definitely not sexy at all. There are these big declarations from them towards the end, and I just felt…nothing, because the author didn’t create characters I could connect with in any way. There is a lot of telling over showing in the writing style, which I think is a huge factor in the lack of depth and development overall.

Penn can’t feel pain or fear. I was looking forward to reading about a character like that. But the author made him be a complete dud. He emits some humor every now and then, but that’s about it. Towards the end, I warmed to him a bit, but it was too late at that point. So he can’t feel fear, but where’s his excitement, joy, happiness, passion, desire, anger, humor, etc? None of these emotions come off the page from him. We may be told he feels a certain way, but the dialogue and the descriptions don’t portray/show it.

Gideon isn’t much better, but, if anything, his involvement with the darker side of his life and the action he’s part of, make him feel more developed. However, his dialogue is still flat throughout the book, especially his interactions with Penn. Nothing they did together said “love” to me, and their sexy times were awkward and over super fast.

Everything was just surface level, and I think the author missed an opportunity to really dig deeper into this rare mutation and create complex, interesting, and well-developed characters.

The plot is also just kind of there. It’s not good and it’s not terrible. Just not intriguing. I’m honestly shocked I didn’t DNF this book, tbh. Oh well, they can’t all be winners.

[WickedRiverReads]

I had a good time with this. This is my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. This was also my first read about a MC with FAAH-OUT and I was intrigued enough to want to read the book and do a little research of my own. It was interesting to see how Penn handled this and the extra steps he took to be more aware of what his body may be telling him in other ways outside of what would be a trigger of pain and how he saw himself.

I enjoyed seeing Penn and Gideon come together. Their relationship was fun, honest and healing for them both. They were just what the other needed. I liked the family dynamic and how clear it was that they were important to one another and seeing them welcome Penn as they did was sweet.

🧡ARC REVIEW🖤

☑️ Trigger Warnings

[Brit ✨]

Oh my gosh, I’m so obsessed with Penn!!! He is an amazing character. Him and Gideon together were absolutely perfect. He just took what he wanted and went for it especially with his relationship with Gideon. I loved that the issues in the book were more outside the relationship.

I honestly wish it was longer because I could read about Penn, Gideon, and the twins forever. Penn just fits right in with the whole family.

[Grace]

Gideon and Penn
"Mafia" Boss / Man who saved his children
HEA

I have mixed feelings on this book.

Penn was born without the ability to feel pain
Gideon induces a lot of pain on his enemies

The way they progressed from "man who saved the kids" to "lover living in the house" was comically fast. The build up to them hooking up was non-existent and wished that was at least dragged out a little.

Spice - 2/5 (only because yes, there's a lot but not very descriptive and you feel like it lasts a total of ten seconds

Story - 4/5

[Jessica]

This was really a joyride for me! Very fast-paced and insta-lovey/lusty, but Penn and Gideon really stole the show. I was fascinated that we had a protagonist who couldn't feel pain and fear, so really liked that aspect. Especially regarding the sex scenes (which obviously I enjoyed very much 🤭).

This was my first book of this author and I might continue reading her books, since I loved this 😍

[Catarina Águas]

ARC review

I adored this book so much, it was so good.
I loved Penn, just a sweet soul that was basically unique in this world. He deserved a family and everything good in his life. He just wanted to belong somewhere even when he ran from place to place.
Gideon was a family man, touch his family and you will not see the end of the day. He wanted Penn from the moment he saw him. No one was allowed to touch him and live. We just love a possessive man that just wants who he wants.
Loved the family dynamic, the kids were so cute and brave and the "mafia" aspect was so well done.
They were an amazing couple that fitted so well together

[Crex]

3.5🌟
Penn kept talking about how the most dangerous man was looking at him with so much affection and I’M like where is the dangerous part???
Because what do you mean mafia man cannot mafia???
And before you say anything, Gideon said he wasn’t mafia and honestly!!! He was right. Because at least actual mafia men know what they’re doing.

It took until like 85% before he finally put Lorcan in his place AFTER that man had already shown him and his family premium shege. At that point I was just there like, are we sure Penn can't feel pain??? Because sir almost died but okay!!!

And Benny??? I only heard his name like once and suddenly he’s there, about to die, still managing to gist Gideon about Lorcan’s plans like 😭🤣 priorities!!!

But honestly, I had a good time.
Penn’s humour? Loved it.
Gideon’s love for his family? Loved it even more.
The way his family accepted Penn especially the kids? So soft.
And Penn wanting to protect them too? Yeah, that got me.

I also really appreciated how Gideon’s love for his late wife wasn’t treated like nonsense. He still called her his forever, still believed he wouldn’t find that kind of love again and then somehow found it again with Penn. That was actually really beautiful.

The found family in this book? Top tier.
The loyalty? Solid. (No random traitor stress, thank God.)
And when Gideon finally dealt with Lorcan properly yeah, that almost made up for the fact that he wasn’t mafiaring correctly before.

At the end of the day, Gideon would do anything for Penn and Penn would do the same. And honestly? That’s what carried this book for me.

[Latty|The Creative]

With the title and everything I thought this was gonna blow me away but it wasn't even a gentle wind!

Even though Gideon isn't a part of the mafia world he should've been able to do a lot more with his supposed power and status.

For the most part, the story was intriguing, but some areas, for me personally, were unwarranted and didn't serve the plot well, nor did they give either character any brownie points.

Gideon and his men’s incompetence is laughable whether or not their mafia and a nobody like Lorcan shouldn't have been such a menace to the Hendrix family.

Penn’s lack of pain should've had a greater impact instead of being mediocre at best, I personally felt as if that angle could've been a lot more.

[Seraphina Grey]

Be My Monster
Davidson King

Penn & Gideon 

This was a quick fun read
Mobster vs Lone Wolf vibes

Penn being born with a rare gene that causes him to feel no pain or fear is was puts him into the path of Gideon 

Saving Gideons family has brought unwanted attention upon Penn

These two were sweet. Penn has lived a hard life. My heart ached for him. 

This story has a lot of action and plot but also a sweet found family. 

These two were so hott. So protective of each other. 

I love how Penn gets the family he always deserved.  

Quick exciting swoony spicy read. 

So thankful for this arc

[Fay]

I tried really hard

Okay so I do understand the author's dedication in research and time in making this, and I do like the characters but it feels so... fake. The immediate attraction, the immediate fight and the immediate forgiveness. Everything just feels like it was written in phases and slapped together. It doesnt feel smooth, realistic or real to me. The character's emotions are superficial, they themselves feel superficial. I tried to like it but I just cant. But a quick read would be good.

[Tris]

I’m a hard reviewer

Whilst the premise of this book was fascinating and totally up my alley, the writing style by King once again has let me down. I have tried King’s previous books and they have a similar theme with me - they all sound amazing but the writing could never live up to the blurb.

Gideon and Penn as individuals were totally hot but they weren’t written to make me feel like they were a couple I was rooting for in the story. It’s was disconnecting and jarring.

[Charlotte.s.library]

To be honest, I feel like I went into this book blindly even though I signed up for the arc, read the blurb and the tropes... and oh, my Lord, I am so happy I forgot all that. To be honest, this book was such a big surprise. This also being my first book by this author I didn't have expectations, I had nothing to compare it to, but it turned out to be one hell of an amazing read.

Be my monster is the story of Gideon and Pennsylvania, and the way these two meet is definitely unusual, just like the two of them.

The story of Pennsylvania is heartbreaking really, always on the run, always alone, until he barges into this family who waits for him with open arms. I dare to say he was always moving, always running because he was looking for them. Our boy is just someone who has so much to offer and no one to offer it too, but thank God for Gideon and his family... now he can rest. Now he can love and be loved. He deserves it more than anyone in the whole world.

Gideon is a sweetheart. He is a monster, dangerous, powerful, but with Penn he is always soft and caring. He is the one our Penn boy can rely on, and he also needed Pennsylvania in his life to heal all those wounds.

These two are the perfect pair, but the road to get their HEA is hard, dangerous, and the furthest away from easy.

Their love story is beautiful, and while there is some spice, the spice is not that much in this book, and in a way I am glad. This way we get to focus more on the plot, the found family, the family in general. Oh, and yeah, this book has a plot and it is good. You won't miss the spice with how fast paced this book is.

Ah, I am so happy I got to read it and it is definitely in my top fav reads of February.

[RavenGodess]

I received an Arc in return for my honest review.

Penn has always considered himself a monster. Because of a genetic mutation that prevents him from feeling or expressing pain, he’s lived his life constantly on the move—never settling, never letting anyone get close. He prefers to stay hidden and unseen… until the night he risks everything to save children from a fire. What should have been an anonymous act of bravery turns his world upside down and pulls him directly into danger.

Gideon is the kind of man who protects what’s his—fiercely and without hesitation. With enemies closing in on his family and now targeting Penn, Gideon steps in, determined to keep them safe. He’s intense, commanding, and utterly devoted. Watching him slowly wear down Penn’s walls—with the unexpected help of his children—was one of my favorite parts of the story. Penn may not feel pain, but he feels Gideon, and that emotional awakening is powerful.

The love that grows between Gideon and Penn is strong, protective, and beautifully layered. Gideon brings Penn into his family and, for the first time, Penn is truly seen—not as a monster, but as a man worthy of love. That emotional shift is what makes this story so impactful.

And that line — "I'm going to make him pay, baby. I'll be the monster I promised to be. Just hold on, you fight." — perfectly captures the fierce devotion and “touch him and die” energy that runs through this book. It’s protective, intense, and everything you want in a mafia romance.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced read with solid suspense, emotional depth, and those strong protective vibes, Be My Monster absolutely delivers. It’s gripping, heartfelt, and impossible to put down.

*MM Romance Suspense
*MM Mafia Romance
*Widower with Twins
*Touch him and die
*MC who feels no pain or fear
*Found Family
*Love at First Sight

[Cazlovesbooks]

Penn was abandoned as a child, branded a “monster” because a rare genetic condition left him unable to feel pain or fear. After losing the only woman who ever loved him, he’s alone and untethered.

When he runs into a burning house to save a family, he catches the attention of Gideon — a powerful man who seems to have influence over the entire town. Gideon offers Penn protection and a place to stay.

But his interest feels like more than gratitude… and Penn starts to wonder what Gideon truly wants from him.

This was such a great read. The hero just wants to stay under the radar, but once he catches Gideon’s attention, there’s no going back — and Gideon is very much the “I’ll protect you at all costs” type.

It’s definitely spicy, with plenty of tension and chemistry, and I loved the dynamic between them. As an MM romance, it really delivers — and at just 231 pages, it’s a quick, addictive read.

[Betty Loves Books Galore]

This is a mafia romance, featuring Pennsylvania and Gideon, and is a standalone book.

Penn, a drifter who can’t feel pain or fear, saves three children from a burning house, only to discover two of them belong to a mob boss. As Gideon searches for the mysterious man who saved his family, intrigue and danger surrounds them.

This was an interesting read with an instant connection between Penn and Gideon. Their chemistry was strong, and with the tension of the mob war, it made for a gripping story that perfectly balanced danger, heart, and two men confronting their fears while healing together.

Things to expect in this book are:
Standalone book
MM mafia romance
Check CW
Mob boss x Drifter
Hurt / Comfort
Saviour
Spicy times
Biting
Mob war
Kidnapping
Rescue
Revenge
HEA

[Leelah🍁♋️ Orion]

yay

Omg I needed this book. Thank you for pulling me out of my funk. This was a fast pace mafia, but not really mafia kind of book. It also had representation about a genetic mutation that I never knew about but learned something new.. It was interesting watching these two navigate each other’s world while finding family and love. The writing was great and thank you for diverse side characters.


In the know
Dual pov
No cheating/sharing
Relationship before spice
No om/ow drama
Diverse characters
Morally grey

[Yvonne]

From the very first book I read by Davidson King, the bar was set high.

And what I find so impressive about this author is that every book is just as good, or even better, than the previous one.

The progression of the story, the description of the characters, and the emotions that are conveyed ensure that this is once again a very good story.

💞Thank you to the Author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖

[Showarst]

Be My Monster by Davidson King was a great read. Pennsylvania had a hard childhood. His parents didn’t want him and so Tenny, short for Tennessee, took him in. I loved the flashbacks that we had of how much she loved him. I know Penn felt so unlovable, but it was clear that he was such an amazing man. When he rescues Gideon’s children, he soon finds another family to love. Penn was so caring and just wanted to live his life in peace. There were a few times Gideon pushed my buttons, but he was willing to apologize and admit his mistakes. Another enjoyable story from this author.

I received an ARC from the author for my honest review.

[Jaclyn]

a sweet and exciting book

[Kellyn]

3 stars. I need to get better at DNF, cause this book was just meh. So not continuing this series.