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Flings and Arrows
Carina has never had any interest in Valentine’s Day. Cupid loves the holiday and all the wonderful things that go along with himself most of all.
When a friend asks for help, Carina has no choice but to get involved, putting her directly in the sights of the love god.
Will they be able to get past their differences? Or will it be a misfire?
When a friend asks for help, Carina has no choice but to get involved, putting her directly in the sights of the love god.
Will they be able to get past their differences? Or will it be a misfire?
- GenresNovella
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
5 people want to read
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Nicole Parker
34 books105 followersNicole Parker is the author of creative and humorous romance stories. She is a 30-something California native who spends the great majority of her free time writing books, reading books, or organizing her ever growing TBR list. She also has a spouse, some kids, and pets, but this isn't about them. Nicole's books are funny, raunchy, silly, and most importantly full of good vibes and happy endings.
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January 17, 2026
I 100% adored this story and these characters. This might be the best version of Cupid I’ve read - arrogant, smart enough to create a public persona AND to live a private life on his own terms 11 months of the year, committed to consent from his partners and from those he shoots with his arrows and able to make fun of himself while being completely unapologetic about who he is. He knows his sashes are ridiculous and he OWNS his fashion choices.
Carina is adorable. She’s prickly and spicy and gives a hard shell exterior vibe that Cupid knows just the trick to crack (and she wants him to crack it). Add in some meddling and supportive friends like Skye and Zephyr and we’re all guaranteed a good time.
Plenty of Ghostlight Falls references which aren’t necessary to enjoy this story but give the devoted fans a warm fuzzy. Carina signs with everyone’s favorite Wonder Belle baseball team and her biggest fan might be Mappy. Tensions rise between our 2 winged males, but it’s hilarious and resolved and part of the epilogue.
Shout out to Nicole for creating Cupid as a polyamorous character in committed relationships with people who completely accept that his polyamory does not reflect any lack in what they bring to the table, but is just part of who he is. Bravo.
Carina is adorable. She’s prickly and spicy and gives a hard shell exterior vibe that Cupid knows just the trick to crack (and she wants him to crack it). Add in some meddling and supportive friends like Skye and Zephyr and we’re all guaranteed a good time.
Plenty of Ghostlight Falls references which aren’t necessary to enjoy this story but give the devoted fans a warm fuzzy. Carina signs with everyone’s favorite Wonder Belle baseball team and her biggest fan might be Mappy. Tensions rise between our 2 winged males, but it’s hilarious and resolved and part of the epilogue.
Shout out to Nicole for creating Cupid as a polyamorous character in committed relationships with people who completely accept that his polyamory does not reflect any lack in what they bring to the table, but is just part of who he is. Bravo.
January 27, 2026
i looooove carina and her sarcasm. the back and forth with cupid was so hot. the tension between the two is palpable from page one. would definitely love to see them again, with zeph next time!!! and such a cute cameo from mappy!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I will always be happy to journey back to Ghostlight Falls. And this jaunt was a fun and sexy romp back to the Falls. Cupid has come to town to celebrate his day, Valentine's Day, in his favorite way...with an orgy.
Carina wants nothing to do with Cupid, even if he is ridiculously good looking. And unnaturally charming. And asking her on a date. She isn't interested at all, until she is.
This book was a joy to read. Cupid and Carina are adorable and have fantastic chemistry. Zephyr, Cupid's partner/assistant, is hillarious and a saint himself for putting up with Cupid's shenanigans. This book is a valentine for us to read. Enjoy heartily. Orgy optional.
Carina wants nothing to do with Cupid, even if he is ridiculously good looking. And unnaturally charming. And asking her on a date. She isn't interested at all, until she is.
This book was a joy to read. Cupid and Carina are adorable and have fantastic chemistry. Zephyr, Cupid's partner/assistant, is hillarious and a saint himself for putting up with Cupid's shenanigans. This book is a valentine for us to read. Enjoy heartily. Orgy optional.
February 8, 2026
January 2026 Small Business BookTok ARC Reviews (BookTome Edition): “Flings and Arrows” by Nicole Parker
Note: This ARC was given to me for free by the author and I am reviewing this book voluntarily.
Wonder Ball Baseball Player Carina never cared for the hype of Valentine's Day! But when faced with the festivities of Valentine's Day in a Paranormal Town like Ghostlight Falls, will she find herself feeling more than OK around CUPID?
From the author of the “Kyleverse” series, “Hello, Nurse!”, and “The Totally Typical Tale of Mappy McMapface” comes the thirteenth installment and Valentine’s Day Holiday Special in the author-collaborated Paranormal Romance series “Ghostlight Falls”. This narrative not only shows consistency in the world-building of the titular Paranormal Town, incorporates elements that callback to the previous installments in the series, and delivers in its spicy, tension-filled hijinx, but it also introduces us to a nuanced take on Cupid as a Valentine’s Day Mascot. Through his bond with his manager, Zephyr, and the newfound bond he forms with Carina throughout the narrative, we are given well-written commentary on the importance of communication and consent when trying to form genuine connections and relationships with people. Ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a friend or loved one in Ghostlight Falls? Then don’t miss out on this book when it hits online shelves on January 30, 2025!
Rating: 4/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Meter: 5/5🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
- Tropes: Paranormal Romance, Celebrity Romance, Why-Choose, MMF Romance, Baseball Player FMC x Love God Celebrity MMC x Wind God Manager MMC, Valentine’s Day Narrative, Meddling Best Friend, Insta-Love/Insta-Lust, and Supernatural Small Town!
- Trigger Warnings: (Full Descriptions Can Be Found in the Book).
Note: This ARC was given to me for free by the author and I am reviewing this book voluntarily.
Wonder Ball Baseball Player Carina never cared for the hype of Valentine's Day! But when faced with the festivities of Valentine's Day in a Paranormal Town like Ghostlight Falls, will she find herself feeling more than OK around CUPID?
From the author of the “Kyleverse” series, “Hello, Nurse!”, and “The Totally Typical Tale of Mappy McMapface” comes the thirteenth installment and Valentine’s Day Holiday Special in the author-collaborated Paranormal Romance series “Ghostlight Falls”. This narrative not only shows consistency in the world-building of the titular Paranormal Town, incorporates elements that callback to the previous installments in the series, and delivers in its spicy, tension-filled hijinx, but it also introduces us to a nuanced take on Cupid as a Valentine’s Day Mascot. Through his bond with his manager, Zephyr, and the newfound bond he forms with Carina throughout the narrative, we are given well-written commentary on the importance of communication and consent when trying to form genuine connections and relationships with people. Ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a friend or loved one in Ghostlight Falls? Then don’t miss out on this book when it hits online shelves on January 30, 2025!
Rating: 4/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Meter: 5/5🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
- Tropes: Paranormal Romance, Celebrity Romance, Why-Choose, MMF Romance, Baseball Player FMC x Love God Celebrity MMC x Wind God Manager MMC, Valentine’s Day Narrative, Meddling Best Friend, Insta-Love/Insta-Lust, and Supernatural Small Town!
- Trigger Warnings: (Full Descriptions Can Be Found in the Book).
January 13, 2026
Dislike to lust to something more?
Cupid and Carina may not have been a love match at first, but their chemistry is undeniable. I really enjoyed this quick story with its Ghostlight Falls connections, especially the appearance of a particular winged himbo and his partner at a Wonder Belles game. Give me more GLF!
Cupid and Carina may not have been a love match at first, but their chemistry is undeniable. I really enjoyed this quick story with its Ghostlight Falls connections, especially the appearance of a particular winged himbo and his partner at a Wonder Belles game. Give me more GLF!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an ARC read
This is a spicy paranormal romance with a god. Please make sure you know what that means before reading
It’s always a pleasure to go back to Ghostlight Falls. It’s a nice reminder that I’ve got to catch-up on what’s happening over there.
It is however, not necessary that you know anything about Ghostlight Falls. In fact, it might inspire you to go learn about this very weird and wonderful town :)
In this story Cupid is the MMC and he’s wonderful! He is confident as hell, but also doesn’t take himself seriously? Like, he’s aware of who he is what he brings, and 100% leans into that. Especially on Valentine’s Day, oh lord.
However, he can’t get Carina, the human he saw briefly on Valentine’s Day out of his head. Lucky they run into each other at one of his photo shoots. Yeah, Cupid does photo shoots. I love him.
Carina is a tough girl. She isn’t easily swayed and has very rough skin. Like, she’s made of army and Cupid is infatuated with cracking her. Though, it seems Cupid IS a relationship guy and is already in a long and committed relationship with Zephyr. Another god.
Don’t worry, this is a HEA story and Cupid keeps his boyfriend and gets a girlfriend *wink*
Oh there’s a cave, fuzzy rabbit skippers, and a loin cloth?
Anyways, Carina is a baseball player, but I am still lost as to which team she plays for. I mean, I guess her favorite team that I thought she played for was the Ghostlight Falls team, but she’s in a Winder Belles jersey, so reading clearly has not made me smarter
This is a spicy paranormal romance with a god. Please make sure you know what that means before reading
It’s always a pleasure to go back to Ghostlight Falls. It’s a nice reminder that I’ve got to catch-up on what’s happening over there.
It is however, not necessary that you know anything about Ghostlight Falls. In fact, it might inspire you to go learn about this very weird and wonderful town :)
In this story Cupid is the MMC and he’s wonderful! He is confident as hell, but also doesn’t take himself seriously? Like, he’s aware of who he is what he brings, and 100% leans into that. Especially on Valentine’s Day, oh lord.
However, he can’t get Carina, the human he saw briefly on Valentine’s Day out of his head. Lucky they run into each other at one of his photo shoots. Yeah, Cupid does photo shoots. I love him.
Carina is a tough girl. She isn’t easily swayed and has very rough skin. Like, she’s made of army and Cupid is infatuated with cracking her. Though, it seems Cupid IS a relationship guy and is already in a long and committed relationship with Zephyr. Another god.
Don’t worry, this is a HEA story and Cupid keeps his boyfriend and gets a girlfriend *wink*
Oh there’s a cave, fuzzy rabbit skippers, and a loin cloth?
Anyways, Carina is a baseball player, but I am still lost as to which team she plays for. I mean, I guess her favorite team that I thought she played for was the Ghostlight Falls team, but she’s in a Winder Belles jersey, so reading clearly has not made me smarter
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMG...this is the best "Cupid" character I have read to date!
SO if you haven't read Ghostlight Falls this book will still be a good time, but if you have you'll love that we get to see our other beloved winged MC from this not-so-sleepy little town!
I absolutely adored this book!
This author has a way of making these swoon worthy MCs with wings so irresistible!
Of course Cupid, has all the ego and cockiness you would expect, I mean he's a god...but he's also a total teddy bear...with the best partner (who is also a god) a guy could ask for!
The FMC, is a baseball baddie and she has no time for Cupid's shenanigans... or does she?
Add in another incredible God and a very supportive bestie... and you have a recipe for a swoon worthy and spicy love story!
I also enjoyed how we got two love stories out of this one... a peek into an already established connection and this fresh and new one!
These characters will have you cracking up laughing and then fanning yourself all in the span of 70ish pages!
SO if you haven't read Ghostlight Falls this book will still be a good time, but if you have you'll love that we get to see our other beloved winged MC from this not-so-sleepy little town!
I absolutely adored this book!
This author has a way of making these swoon worthy MCs with wings so irresistible!
Of course Cupid, has all the ego and cockiness you would expect, I mean he's a god...but he's also a total teddy bear...with the best partner (who is also a god) a guy could ask for!
The FMC, is a baseball baddie and she has no time for Cupid's shenanigans... or does she?
Add in another incredible God and a very supportive bestie... and you have a recipe for a swoon worthy and spicy love story!
I also enjoyed how we got two love stories out of this one... a peek into an already established connection and this fresh and new one!
These characters will have you cracking up laughing and then fanning yourself all in the span of 70ish pages!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book. I have read all of the prior books in the Ghostlight Falls series and loved them. I have grown to love this town and the cast of characters that live in it.
Cupid is up to his usual mayhem. He is shooting arrows and causing people to hook up left and right. Zephyr and Cupid have an intimate relationship. Carina comes off as snarky when she first meeting Cupid. Yet, who doesn't love a enemies to lovers' story.
I loved going back to this town. Seeing Carina again as well as Zeph was great. I do enjoy reading MMF stories. The three of them is just what Cupid needed to get his groove on. Love the surprise appearance of a few others of my favorite characters at the end. Love is in the air with Flings and Arrows!
Cupid is up to his usual mayhem. He is shooting arrows and causing people to hook up left and right. Zephyr and Cupid have an intimate relationship. Carina comes off as snarky when she first meeting Cupid. Yet, who doesn't love a enemies to lovers' story.
I loved going back to this town. Seeing Carina again as well as Zeph was great. I do enjoy reading MMF stories. The three of them is just what Cupid needed to get his groove on. Love the surprise appearance of a few others of my favorite characters at the end. Love is in the air with Flings and Arrows!
February 2, 2026
4.5 ⭐What a delightfully steamy Cupid novella that was. It's Valentine's day and Cupid is out doing Cupid things. Shooting people with his arrows, lust flowing like wine, orgies being started in the park, ya know business as usual. Carina is passing through town before training camp starts for baseball and she is completely fed up with Cupid's antics. For some reason her bestfriend Sky and Cupid's boyfriend Zephyr think it's an amazing idea to get these two to hang out even though Carina cannot stand Cupid. Queue a breakfast meet up, a lunch date, a "random" storm, and a mutual understanding to give us a fast tracked enemies to lovers that was way cuter than I anticipated. If you like when the boys are boyfriends and they both like the girl then this is perfect for your Valentine's Day. 🖤
February 5, 2026
Cupid's Arrow Got Me!
This was a one sitting read and I had zero self control. I kept saying one more chapter and suddenly it was way too late to be awake.
The spice was off the charts, but that is exactly what I expect from a Nicole Parker book. She does not play around! The nod to Ghostlight Falls was fun, but you can jump into this one without reading that series.
Cupid and Carina were everything for me. Their chemistry was loud, their back and forth was sharp, and every scene with them had me smiling like an idiot. I loved how easily they pulled me in and how natural their connection felt by the end.
Thank you, Nicole, for feeding me once again. I am already ready for the next book.
This was a one sitting read and I had zero self control. I kept saying one more chapter and suddenly it was way too late to be awake.
The spice was off the charts, but that is exactly what I expect from a Nicole Parker book. She does not play around! The nod to Ghostlight Falls was fun, but you can jump into this one without reading that series.
Cupid and Carina were everything for me. Their chemistry was loud, their back and forth was sharp, and every scene with them had me smiling like an idiot. I loved how easily they pulled me in and how natural their connection felt by the end.
Thank you, Nicole, for feeding me once again. I am already ready for the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book
4.5 rounded up to 5
This was such a fun return to the Ghostlight Falls Universe (It's GLF adjacent). I loved this take on Cupid: cocky, self-aware, deeply committed to consent, and completely unapologetic about who he is. His dynamic with Zephyr was already solid, and adding Carina brought sparks, banter, and just the right amount of tension.
Carina’s prickly energy paired perfectly with Cupid’s confidence, and the MMF chemistry worked for me from the start. It was silly, spicy, and heartfelt in that very Ghostlight Falls way, with familiar faces popping in like a warm hug for GLF readers. Short, sexy, and ridiculously enjoyable.
4.5 rounded up to 5
This was such a fun return to the Ghostlight Falls Universe (It's GLF adjacent). I loved this take on Cupid: cocky, self-aware, deeply committed to consent, and completely unapologetic about who he is. His dynamic with Zephyr was already solid, and adding Carina brought sparks, banter, and just the right amount of tension.
Carina’s prickly energy paired perfectly with Cupid’s confidence, and the MMF chemistry worked for me from the start. It was silly, spicy, and heartfelt in that very Ghostlight Falls way, with familiar faces popping in like a warm hug for GLF readers. Short, sexy, and ridiculously enjoyable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
It's Valentine's Day, so Cupid is busy... getting busy? That's right! Cupid is making love to anyone in the crowd that he can manage to hit with one of his arrows. Except a grumpy girl in sweatpants seems to catch his eye.
Carina is stubborn and hates Cupid with a passion. Cupid is desperate to get her attention no matter what though. It's just not possible to hate Cupid, right?
Favorite quotes:
"It's my favorite day of the year. How could it not be? A day celebrating me. Or love, or whatever" -Cupid
"Who's going to suck my dick?" -Cupid
"He's an asshole. Starting a fucking orgy downtown just because he can" -Carina
Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book!
Carina is stubborn and hates Cupid with a passion. Cupid is desperate to get her attention no matter what though. It's just not possible to hate Cupid, right?
Favorite quotes:
"It's my favorite day of the year. How could it not be? A day celebrating me. Or love, or whatever" -Cupid
"Who's going to suck my dick?" -Cupid
"He's an asshole. Starting a fucking orgy downtown just because he can" -Carina
Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my heart! This take on cupid is my absolute favorite! Cupid is fully confident, a bit (well A LOT) cocky, and just all out fun. Cupid is already in a solid relationship and 1 month out of the year he is all about the love, lust, adoration and more, and we are getting a bit of behind the arrow for what the other 11 months look like. Zephyr- I would LOVE to get Cupid and his start this is such an opposites attract that I just love them, and then adding Carina's bit of salty and side eye! IT just worked so well. AND THE EPILOUGE!! It was so fun. This is short, cute, spicy, giggle, kick your feet fun!
February 1, 2026
Awwww Cupid and Carina are so fun! Definitely one of my favourite Ghostlight Falls couples ❤️
They have such a fun dynamic together and I loved reading them and all their silly little arguments. I liked Zephyr a lot too, though I am mildly disappointed I didn't get that triad. I was very much so rooting for it, and to see what Zephyr tastes like to Carina!
I really enjoyed this version of Cupid a lot. Sometimes he can get written as a complete a**hole, so it was nice to see a more palatable version while still keeping to who he is in the myths.
Flings ans Arrows was cute! Exactly what I needed on a cold January night
They have such a fun dynamic together and I loved reading them and all their silly little arguments. I liked Zephyr a lot too, though I am mildly disappointed I didn't get that triad. I was very much so rooting for it, and to see what Zephyr tastes like to Carina!
I really enjoyed this version of Cupid a lot. Sometimes he can get written as a complete a**hole, so it was nice to see a more palatable version while still keeping to who he is in the myths.
Flings ans Arrows was cute! Exactly what I needed on a cold January night
February 3, 2026
As I’m sure this isn’t a surprise to anyone, but another 5 star review for Nicole! This one was so cute and sweet. It had tender moments and vulnerability that were so wholesome. And of course it wouldn’t be a Nicole Parker book without some spicy scenes 🥵 this one definitely had its fair share of hot and spicy scenes! And I loved that we got to see some fun characters from the Ghostlight Falls. It was so fun to read and I loved it very much!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cupid, Zeph and Carina need an entire series to themselves, I ADORE their chemistry and banter. Nicole’s writing works so well for me, it’s hilarious, it’s just the perfect amount of silly and spicy. This was so much fun and reminded me just how much I love this entire Ghostlight Falls town of characters!
Thank you so much for my arc, Nicole!
Thank you so much for my arc, Nicole!
January 16, 2026
If you don’t fall in love with Cupid I won’t trust you, he is perfect, Zeph is perfect and Car is super awesome. I want more of them all! I need a full length novel of just their day to day life together.
The epilogue with one of my fave GLF guys was hilarious. Leave it to NP to hit it out of the park time after time
The epilogue with one of my fave GLF guys was hilarious. Leave it to NP to hit it out of the park time after time
Review of advance copy received from Author
As always Nicole Parker doesn't disappoint!
I wouldn't say it was an unusual match up after reading the Kyleverse but it works?
Cupid with Zeph and Cupid is also obsessed with Carina but he's also Cupid LOL
Either way I had a very fun time reading this like I always do with NP books and we got to see Mappy again!
I wouldn't say it was an unusual match up after reading the Kyleverse but it works?
Cupid with Zeph and Cupid is also obsessed with Carina but he's also Cupid LOL
Either way I had a very fun time reading this like I always do with NP books and we got to see Mappy again!
January 23, 2026
Ugh so cute! A perfect little valentines novella! It was pretty slow burn for what I’m used to with Nicole but it had a nice story and I appreciate something a little different!
I really like the Ghostlight Falls series, I love the interconnected characters but different authors. And Mappy is back!! He was a fave from before!
I really like the Ghostlight Falls series, I love the interconnected characters but different authors. And Mappy is back!! He was a fave from before!
February 5, 2026
Thank you Nicole for the eARC!
I am BACK in GLF and I am so happy hehe. I love this odd little town and this book was a wonderful edition to the series.
I've also never read a Cupid book and this was brilliant to startoff with. I loved all the characters in this and the epilogue had me cackling.
I am BACK in GLF and I am so happy hehe. I love this odd little town and this book was a wonderful edition to the series.
I've also never read a Cupid book and this was brilliant to startoff with. I loved all the characters in this and the epilogue had me cackling.
January 19, 2026
This was a fun revisit to the Ghostlight Falls world, and I
want more of Cupid, Zeph, and Carina! I need a throuple story of the group. Cupid was a cocky god and Carina wasn’t interested in being with a player, but she couldn’t resist Cupid. It was sweet and spicy and an enjoyable little read.
want more of Cupid, Zeph, and Carina! I need a throuple story of the group. Cupid was a cocky god and Carina wasn’t interested in being with a player, but she couldn’t resist Cupid. It was sweet and spicy and an enjoyable little read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is probably my favorite Nicole Parker book to date. Cupid was absolutely everything we could want him to be. His partner Zephyr- the sweetest, most loving man. And Carina- she is prickly and it's so fun watching Cupid win her over. LOVED
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well damn. I didn't expect Cupid to be so sweet and wholesome 🤣
This was a short and cute poly/cupid story! Loved the characters and plot.
But what really made the story was the end scene with a Mappy cameo. I CACKLED the entire time.
This was a short and cute poly/cupid story! Loved the characters and plot.
But what really made the story was the end scene with a Mappy cameo. I CACKLED the entire time.
February 3, 2026
Cute offshoot
Really sweet side story to the original series. Subtle mentions and meet and greets with original character was an awesome little Easter egg to find. Fast paced, fast burn, this is a great little pallet cleanser.
Really sweet side story to the original series. Subtle mentions and meet and greets with original character was an awesome little Easter egg to find. Fast paced, fast burn, this is a great little pallet cleanser.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love a confident winged man and Cupid oozes with it.
Nicole never disappoints - another must read!!
Nicole never disappoints - another must read!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Who knew Cupid could take things slow? This was such a fun read and I always enjoy being back in Ghostlight Falls!
Carina and Cupid's banter and interactions were a great lead-in and build-up to the spice. Zephyr was a wonderful and funny side character and I wouldn't mind reading his book.
As usual, I highly recommend reading the Ghostlight Falls series and anything by Parker!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Carina and Cupid's banter and interactions were a great lead-in and build-up to the spice. Zephyr was a wonderful and funny side character and I wouldn't mind reading his book.
As usual, I highly recommend reading the Ghostlight Falls series and anything by Parker!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an fun take on cupid. And we're here for the smut no the plot in these books, but I needed a little more when it came to the relationship between the FMC and cupid. Its just that sometimes the dialogue or reactions felt like they came outta left field. But I still enjoyed the read and loved the interaction with Mappy and Miguel in the epilogue.
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