Two For One: A Dark Rom-Com Romance

by Mandy Muse

Welcome to Valentine Town, where love for the night is just a room away.I live my life one spell at a time.

As a reputable online witch, people paid me for whatever their hearts desire.

Need money, success or love. I gotchu.

That is until a love spell changes everything.

I have a mystery man asking for a lap dance and I’m only a waitress at a strip club.

His friend watching me like a predator about to pounce while I work.

I have a feeling I don’t only see them at work and when one of them breaks into my home in a mask. I should tell them to go but what’s life without a little danger?

Ezra and O were not on my bingo card. I know these dangerous men are only here for a short time but my heart doesn’t get the memo.

Life is good, until we learn that the love spell I did for my coworker went wrong and I put the love spell on us.

Can we trust these feeling are real or will I have lost my only chance at happiness with two masked men who make me feel alive?

Genres: M M F, Romance, Novella, Why Choose, Contemporary, Paranormal, Dark

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2026

About the author

Mandy Muse writes spicy adult romance. Born and raised in Texas, she is a stay at home mom with an imagination that has always left her daydreaming. When she is not writing, she is trying to keep three kids from playing with her laptop and keep them from learning how to read, so she never has to explain what mommy writes.

Reviews

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨May contain spoilers✨

I absolutely love Mandy’s books and when the book has cameos from other books, I’m all for it.

When a love spell goes awfully wrong, things get very interesting with these three.

Xiomara, Oliver, and Ezra were absolutely perfect. I just love in their stalker tendencies that they were always looking out for her. They appreciated her for her body and everything about her. I just loved how these two were so into her.

Also, the attraction between the guys made me love this even more. I love it when the guys are together as well because when they all love each other, it’s perfect chemistry.

I loved her Abuela. She had no filter and told it how it was. I need one just like her.

It wasn’t until the end of the book that I remembered certain characters and I laughed at the parts with Saint and Oliver. Poor Saint almost got himself in trouble.

There is a bit of drama but it made the forced proximity even better.

My heart soared at Ezra speaking. Even though it wasn’t much, it was everything. And she learned sign language for him.

I need more of this series because it’s always a good time. Also, I will always read books by Mandy because she always has a way of making me want more and more.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Trinity · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶/5

TW - stalking, gun violence, murder, sexual assault, statutory rape (not involving the MCs), human trafficking (mentioned), sex work, alcohol consumption, grandparent with Alzheimer’s, tracking devices, breaking and entering, orphaned MCs, food insecurity (past, mentioned), kidnapping (mentioned), murder - suicide (parents, father also attempted to murder MMC resulting in vocal chord damage, past, mentioned), hospital setting (incl mentioned surgery), cigarettes

CW - masks, D/s, toys, impact play, edging, restraints, biting, hand necklace, snowballing

Tropes - paranormal (FMC is a practicing witch), halloween, jealousy

Representation - throuple, MMF, Latina FMC, use of sign language, mute MMC

He paid 20k for her to dance for 15 mins, this was only going to end one way 😈

Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪

🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List / The Naughtier List

TW/CW not to be repurposed by authors / publishers for website / book / content use without permission

[Tonya ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

*arc review*


This was such a fun start to my spooky October tbr! Mandy is my go to author when it comes to MMF, spicy and all the feels. I love being back in this world.

We even get a few cameos from other characters.. 👀👀

I would enjoy 10+ chapters of these 3. Ezra? Yeah my favorite. 🥺

[Rachel Nahabedian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed

🖤 Why Choose Romance
🔮 Witchy Romance
💋 Two MMC with Stalker Tendencies
🎭 Masked Men Who Share a Mask
🔥 Possessive, Morally Grey Men
✨ Love Spell Gone Wrong
💃 Strip Club Waitress FMC
🤫 Secrets and Suspense
🌶️ Spicy Romance
❤️ Found Love

I was so freaking excited to come back to the Syndicate universe, and Xiomara's story was exactly the kind of addition I was hoping for. After Zero and One, I was chomping at the bit for more from this world, and Mandy Muse delivered another chaotic, dark-ish, ridiculously fun read in Valentine Town.

Xiomara is everything. She's confident, stubborn, hilarious, and absolutely refuses to let anyone walk all over her. I loved that she was a witch, but even more than that, I loved how much personality she had. Her relationship with Abuelita had me laughing constantly, and that woman deserves her own damn book. Between her and the cats, Maleficent and Merlin, my cheeks hurt from smiling. I was also SO excited when King made his appearance. I love getting little connections back to the existing Syndicate universe, and seeing him pop up was such a fun surprise.

And then there's Ezra.

Even without words, that man was GONE from the moment he saw Xi. Completely, hopelessly, spectacularly gone. Watching his obsession grow while he tried to justify every questionable decision was delicious. He notices everything about her, wants to take care of her, and is basically incapable of pretending he doesn't want her in his life.

Ezra was absolutely my favorite, but you really can't have Ezra without Oliver. Their dynamic with Xiomara was one of my favorite parts of the book, especially because Oliver acts like he's annoyed by the entire situation while clearly enjoying every second of it. The three of them together just worked.

And that's one of the things I love most about Mandy Muse's Why Choose romances. The relationships never feel like you're picking between two separate romances. The three of them become their own little unit, and the story genuinely needs all of them.

This was dark-ish without losing that surprisingly cozy, feel-good quality, and I loved that balance. There are darker elements, but they're wrapped up in banter, sweetness, witchy chaos, ridiculous cats, and two men who are absolutely incapable of being normal about the woman they want.

Also, the fact that Ezra and Oliver both went to such ridiculous lengths just to be around Xi? Obsessed. Their behavior is questionable at best, but their devotion is somehow hot.

Mandy has once again managed to make a novella feel complete while still leaving me desperate for more. I devoured this one, laughed, fell completely in love with these three, and immediately wanted to crawl back into the Syndicate universe.

Thank you, Mandy, and The Author Agency for the ARC.

[Sonja Charters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I have to admit that this was my very first Mandy Muse read and I'm a little bit angry!
Why have I not found this author before now - because I blooming ate this read right up!
I literally loved everything about it!

Initially, the cover was giving me love triangle and I didn't really know what to expect - but it soon became clear that this was going to be something much more.

Now, I'll get my only complaint out of the way early - why can't we have more!
At under 200 pages, this quick read novella had me hooked from start to finish and at the end, I needed more of them.

I absolutely loved Xiomara and her feisty, sassy witchiness.
I was even more obsessed when we meet Ezra and Oliver.
They were completely crazy for Xiomara and I can't deny that I was a little bit in awe of their chemistry all together.
Yep, that's right - why choose!, masked and stalking! I'm sold!

The character backstories made me love them even more and it was great to see just how much they all supported each other.

Not only did we have the perfect combination on the romance side - the side characters were also amazing!
Let's just talk about Abuela, who was, like me, outspoken and with no filter - but she was hilarious with it - and yet I just get myself in trouble!?
I'm taking lessons!

I had so much fun in this read and I cannot wait to see much more from this author, I think I've found another new favourite!

[Amanda Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

kay, a witchy why-choose romance with TWO masked, morally grey men who have stalker tendencies? What could possibly go wrong?

Xiomara is a witch working as a strip club waitress to help pay for her abuela’s care, and then she catches the attention of Ezra and Oliver. These two are dangerous, possessive and absolutely full of red flags, but apparently Xiomara and I have questionable taste because I was HERE for it!

I loved the dynamic between the three of them, and despite the darker themes and backstory, this was actually a surprisingly sweet read. The banter was fun, the drama kept things interesting, and the love spell gone wrong added another layer to the story. Plus, the secrets surrounding Ezra and Oliver’s business have me wanting to know more!

And can we talk about the abuela? I will ALWAYS love an all-knowing, badass Abuela who can put these men in their place. Add in some cute cats, plenty of spice and a whole lot of questionable decisions, and you've got yourself an entertaining read.

A fun, quick romance with witchy vibes, possessive men, drama and enough red flags to decorate an entire room. I had a great time with this one!

[balayageandbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

What’s hotter than one masked MMC… TWO masked MMC’s… ok well technically they share a mask but you get the point!

Once again we’re back in the underbelly of this world of different holiday towns…where not everything is as it seems… and almost everyone is hiding something.

This FMC is a total baddie, and one heck of a witch. She works hard and huddles…but she doesn’t take no crap from anyone… unless it’s two deliciously dark and questionable men.

The MMCs are 100% dark and unhinged… and they have a reputation to uphold. They handle serving justice like it’s no problem… but handling their little witch… well that definitely throws their dynamic a bit off kilter.

These three have undeniable chemistry ….even before the little spell hiccup.

And their feelings for each other aren’t something that can just be broken.

This is a HAWT little Halloween read!

Jammed packed with spice and suspense!

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the darker overall themes and backstory, this one was really quite sweet.
Witch/strip club waitress meets two guys with questionable jobs and proceeds to fall for them, even with all the red flags.
The banter was fun, the story entertaining and the overarching storyline in the background has me wanting to know more.
It was a quick and easy read. Relatively low angst but with enough drama to keep me interested. I also always love an all knowing, badass Abuela who scares the boys just the right amount.
A fun read from this author who always delivers a good time.

[Brandi Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so glad to get back to The Town's Syndicate. This is a novella and is just so good I love the witch that reads tarot cards, does spells, and works at a strip club aspect of this book.

Xiomara, Ezra, and O are characters that just grabbed me. I was kicking my feet at parts and definitely wanting to smack a character once or twice.

The banter just got me. I just love a good banter. So don't want to spoil anything but there's some stalking, jealousy, and why choose and a FMC that is snarky and strong. Her abuela cracked me up too. I would absolutely love more of this town!

[lemmespoilyou.books · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was some fun, witchy chaos happening and I was here for it. I loved Xiomara’s character, her abuela, her kitty cats, and her witchy life. Her intuition, tarot readings, spell making, and awareness of signs from the universe were fun to read. The way Ezra and O came into her life and got completely wrapped up in her made this a fun, spicy read.

Thank you to the author and the Author Agency for an advanced reader copy, this review is given voluntarily.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was wild in every sense of the word. And I absolutely loved it. Xio being a witch accidentally puts a love spell on herself, Oliver, and Ezra. And boy do things heat up. Especially when one of them breaks into her place. This story was so much fun and so steamy. I was laughing and swooning, and definitely invested in these three. I had a great time with this one and loved how things turned out.

[crystal 𑁍 · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was so good. I love this universe that Mandy has created. These spicy little novellas give me life. I loved the king cameo he’s one of my faves.
The relationship between Ezra and Oliver was so well done and adding Xiomara into the mix was something super special. Also loved her kitty’s Merlin and Maleficent.

[Dr. Becky Reads (A Lot) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witchy Read

Dark romance, witchy read perfect for October! Mandy does great capturing the dynamics of poly relationships. Stalkers, masked men, & morally grey events make it even better!

[Nickole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rcvd an advanced reader copy from the author for giving my two cents.

We meet witch Xiomara who works in a gentleman's club that pays for her abuelos care. She is just a server in the club but it pays the bills. Her friend wants a love spell but she won't do it. One night she takes drinks over to two men and one of those men want a private dance for an obscene amount of money. We meet Ezra and Oliver who are jn town for some business. Ezra has become obsessed with Xiomara finding out anything he can about her. She is exquisite. He follows her home one eve...a little stalking never hurt anyone. When Oliver learns of Ezras lil fun he decides to pay her a visit at home. What is with men wearing masks! Xiomara knows it's Ezra but when she learns Oliver has also been to her place she doesn't know what to think. These men are dangerous but she doesnt fell unsafe with them and plus her Abuela says they are good. Things are getting heated between the three and the business the guys are in town for tske a turn for the worse. This puts Xiamora in danger. Will Ezra and Oliver be able to handle everything? Lots of drama, deceit, spells and cute cats 🐈 makes this a good read.

[Nai · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️

I always have a great time with Mandy's books and is such a powerhouse for MMF romance books!! This had all my favourite tropes; masked man, stalker romance and they're possessive of each other and Xiomara, who I loved! she was such a baddie, strong fmc!!

I can't thank Mandy and her team enough for the e-arc, it's always such a pleasure!

[Becky Skylar Hui · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔮 Two For One by Mandy Muse
🌟 5 stars out of 5 (Amazing, awesome, great!)
🌶️ 5 (Short scenes but still so good and spicy hot🥵)
❤️🌙 Thank you to Mandy and the ladies of the author agency for the e-ARC chance and the leniency of an late review, thank you, I love y'all 🫶
🐈‍⬛ Review: Oh I don't where to began, this book just hits everything for me, the dark romance, the spice, the drama, the Spanish and the MMF Mmm😌 *Chef's Kiss* 💋🤌 It's not my first time reading Mandy's books and I can totally say all her books are so good🤌 Her books are set in the same world where everything seems like it's happening at the same time or before, or after. Characters from other series or past books will have mentions, appearances and cross-overs just feels so good and nice to see them. This novella as I continue reading onwards from the middle part to the end just feels like coming home, the comfort of dark romance and Mandy's writing style is everything. It may seems that I am just flattering to say all this but I genuinely genuinely felt so good and happy when I was reading this. So when I read to the end, I was definitely sad about it, a novella short and sweet but I guess it is what it is🥲 I love the three main characters as well in this book, Xiomara, Ezra and Oliver. Xiomara and Ezra were perfect and I'm glad Oliver got his shit together so he sees that they were meant to be😌🥰 I hope as a reader, we'll get to see more of the different towns if the series continues to expand and of course more of Zero and One's main characters, Noelle, King and Boogie, and of course too, the new trio, Xiomara, Ezra and Oliver. I know this novella is stated that can be read before or after Zero and One but after reading this, I definitely recommend to read this first then read Zero and One if you are a new reader. Xiomara as our female lead, I love everything about her, the sass, the resilient, the never letting anyone look down on her and her witchy practices and love for her grandparents are so sweet. Ezra is such a sweet boy in this relationship because he's the one holding the trio together, as nonverbal, he tries his best to communicate with Xiomara( of course in return she learns sign language and understands him) and express love to both Xiomara and Oliver. Oliver, dude, I'm so glad he finally let's himself to settle down and see what the three of them are to each other. I'm so happy for them when they got together forever and ever more hehe. Well this is getting into a long review so I'm gonna end it here, can't wait for the next book from Mandy Muse. Finished on 12 Oct 2026.

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

(I received an ARC for this book)

trigger warnings will be at the bottom of this review, to avoid spoilers
violence on page including torture and murder, gun violence, stalking, references to human trafficking, unstable living situations involving children, murder of parent and attempted murder of child described on page, MC in danger, medically declining loved one, sexual assault. sex with a minor off page (not involving MCs) sexual content involves Dom/sub relationship, impact play, orgasm denial/delay

I went into this based on tropes and vibes. I hadn’t read the blurb, and I’m genuinely so glad! There’s sex positivity, witchy goodness, and masked men with blood on their hands. This book is one good thing after another! Xiomara will not let anyone walk all over her, take advantage of her, have the upper hand. However, Ezra and Oliver are men of many talents. Including being very persuasive. (I can totally understand how quickly she gave into them.) I felt slightly lost when it came to “the powers at be”, (and that’s on me as a reader, not on the writer who did a fantastic job building this world-I figured it out as I read! 🙈) but I had a full understanding of the addiction Ezra had. The obsession Oliver had. Their need to be in Xiomara’s presence. And in return, her lack of fighting against Fate. Plus, Ezra and Oliver’s connection?? Everyone (and I) were all in! By the end, I was ready to scorch earth for them. And they felt the same way about each other. Piercings, masks, jealousy, and love worth losing everything for.

What a fabulous read for October/Halloween! Dark, witchy, questionable morals. Tricks, and treats. Lots of treats.

My Favorite Quotes:
• “Give me what I want.”
• “F!ck me like the good boy you are, make me come.”
• “I’ve never been happier and felt at home till you.”
• “I will always come for you.”
• “This life is not complete without her.”
• “We will never be done with you.”
• “I think I've been waiting for you for my whole life.”

8/10 Dirty Birdy
6/10 Friends to Lovers
6/10 Second Chance

Trigger Warnings include:
MC is shot and in need of medical attention, break in with the intention of bodily harm/murder that threatens the lives of main character, loved on with Alzheimer (not on page, but mentioned)

[Liz · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

A quirky, fast-paced novella with stalker vibes, Two For One follows Xiomara, a witch-turned-waitress who catches the attention of two mysterious men. The catch? She only knows about one of them, since her secret admirer prefers to visit under the cover of darkness and hiding his identity behind a mask. There’s a bit of drama when the truth comes out, but Xiomara isn’t exactly going to turn down double the attention!

I really liked Xiomara. She’s a kickass heroine with plenty of attitude who doesn’t take crap from anyone, and that includes bad boy Oliver and his sidekick Ezra. The dynamic between this pair was another highlight, particularly their Dom/sub relationship and how Xiomara shakes things up between them. There’s jealousy, attraction and plenty of spice as the three navigate their unconventional arrangement. I also liked that Xiomara had a bit more to her than just being the object of their attention. Her relationship with her Abuelita was great, adding some humour and giving us a glimpse of where her fiery personality comes from. And the quirky neighbouring towns of Valentine, Christmas and Halloween had me intrigued enough that I’d happily spend more time in this odd little corner of the world!

Where things fell a little short for me was the lack of backstory. This is my first book by the author, so that might have something to do with it, but I often felt like I’d been dropped into the middle of a story. Oliver and Ezra’s reasons for being in Valentine were a bit vague, and I would have liked more insight into their histories and what made them tick. There are little hints about their pasts especially Ezra and why he was non-verbal but not quite substantial enough to give them the depth I was looking for.

Overall, Two For One was an entertaining and spicy read with a fun central dynamic, a feisty heroine and a quirky setting. I just wish there’d been a little more character development and background to round things out. If MMF romance with a Dom/sub dynamic and a touch of stalker obsession is your thing, this one might be worth checking out.

[Cigi cini · Rating 4 out of 5]

🔮 Witchy Romance
🖤 Why Choose Romance
🎭 Masked Men
🔥 Stalkerish Energy
💋 Two MMCs
✨ Love Spell Gone Wrong
😈 Morally Grey Men
💃 Strip Club Setting
🖤 Dangerous Romance
⚡ Forced Proximity Energy
🔥 Possessive Heroes
🤫 Secrets and Suspense
🌶️ Spicy Romance
❤️ Found Love

Star: ⭐⭐⭐.5

Two For One by Mandy Muse was a fun, spicy addition to the Towns Syndicate series and while I did enjoy it, I was probably more in the “kinda liked it” camp than completely obsessed.

Xiomara was such a fun FMC. She makes her living as an online witch, creating spells for people looking for money, success, love and basically anything else their heart desires. But things get a little messy when one love spell goes very, very wrong.

Enter Ezra and Oliver.

Two dangerous, mysterious men who were absolutely not part of Xiomara’s plan, especially when one is asking her for a lap dance while the other watches her like he is ready to devour her. Add in masks, breaking into her house, plenty of tension and some very questionable decisions, and suddenly Xiomara has two men completely wrapped up in her life.

The chemistry between the three of them was definitely the strongest part for me. Ezra and Oliver both brought different energy to the relationship and I liked the dynamic they had with Xiomara. There was plenty of spice, possessiveness and that slightly unhinged energy that fits perfectly with this series.

The love spell storyline was also a fun twist because once they realise Xiomara may have accidentally cast the spell on the three of them, everything becomes a little more complicated. Are the feelings actually real or are they only together because of magic?

I enjoyed the premise, the spice and the overall chaos, but I did feel like I wanted a little more depth from the relationship and emotional side of the story to really make me invested in them as a trio.

Still, it was quick, fun, spicy and entertaining, and if you love masked men, why choose romance and a little witchy chaos, this one is definitely worth picking up.

[Laura Gerez · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review of Two For One by Mandy Muse🧡💀🎃

Mandy Muse has done it AGAIN, and I’m absolutely OBSESSED with this witchy little novella, it was everything I wanted and MORE. The only problem? I NEED MORE OF THEM because I’m genuinely not ready to let these three go!! 😭🖤

Xiomara is ICONIC, a sassy, badass Latina witch who knows her worth, takes no shit from anyone, and absolutely refuses to let anyone disrespect her? 💘 And then we have Ezra and Oliver, who are so ridiculously obsessed with her that things get a little unhinged… the stalking, the possessiveness, the way they pay attention to every little thing about her and want to take care of her? I was GONE. And the chemistry between ALL THREE OF THEM?! The tension, the way they love and understand each other… PLEASE. I ate it UP.🫠💘

And can we PLEASE talk about Abuela?! 😭 That woman is an absolute ICON. No filter, no nonsense, and always ready to tell it like it is. I need her in my life immediately🥰 I also loved seeing the characters grow, the emotional moments tucked between all the spice, and the way Xiomara helps Ezra heal? I just loved watching these three find their way to each other.

This novella had me laughing, kicking my feet, fanning myself, and wanting to fight O with a chancla one minute before immediately forgiving him the next. 💀😂 I devoured this story, and while I’m SOO happy they got their HEA, their chemistry is EVERYTHING, and I already know this is going straight onto my reread list. Another Mandy Muse BANGER, and I loved loved LOVED every second of it!! 🖤

🐈‍⬛Tropes🐈‍⬛

🖤MMF
🎃Dark Rom Com
🖤Masked Men
🎃Witchy Vibes
🖤Crime Syndicate
🎃Spicy Novella

🧡My favorite quotes🧡

"With or without the spell, I still choose you"

"I promise there will never be a day where you don't feel loved and if there is, full permission to curse us"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

@ReadingLaurasLibrary
#Happyreading

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Xiomara is a witch working in a club, who gets asked to cast a love spell by a co-worker, not realizing how that decision will change her life. When she’s asked for a dance by a mysterious man, even though she’s only a waitress, she initially refuses, but reluctantly agrees after hearing how much he’s offering. For days after, she can’t seem to get him, or his friend, out of her mind, so when a masked stranger shows up in her apartment, she assumes it has to be him.

Ezra can’t stop thinking about the pretty waitress, even though he knows he should stay away, but when he finds out Oliver is also interested, it changes everything. They live in a world too dark for her, and aren’t even from Valentine Town, but there’s just something about Xiomara neither of them can resist, and although they know better, they soon find themselves falling for her.

I received an early copy of this book from @theauthor.agency and really enjoyed it. While it contained darker subject matter, overall it was still a mostly lighthearted read. While the beginning of their relationship could have gone a completely different way, given how Oliver started things, I loved how obsessed O and Ezra were about Xiomara, and how falling for her allowed them to be honest with themselves about their relationship with each other as well. As much as I loved Oliver, Ezra was definitely my favourite character, and even without words he said so much that his feelings few off the page. If you’re looking for a quick read with some MMF spice and a little bit of witchy chaos, this one will definitely give you what you need.

[TheMillennialMoodReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Why Choose
MMF
Dark Rom Com
Masked Men
Witchy Vibes
Crime Syndicate
Dark Romance
Spicy Novella
Strip Club setting
Morally Grey MMCs
Feline companions
👅piercing
Toys as teammates
“Good Boy”
Bøndage
Meddling hilarious Abuela

This was a quick, spicy and quirky why choose, dark romance! I loved the witchy vibes and themed town names. Xiomara works as a waitress at the strip club where prominent men make seedy deals. I loved her sass and take no ish persona.

Olivier and Ezra are working a case for their boss (not of the legal kind). They’re morally grey but are trying to exact revenge against the men who traffic women.

Ezra is taken with Xiomara offering the club a 20k 15min private dance from her even though she isn’t a midnight ballerina herself. Ezra can’t speak and uses ASL but that doesn’t hinder the chemistry between him and Xiomara. They don’t need words.

Olivier…. My man is unhinged and cannot come to terms with his feelings. He has these big feelings for Ezra but just can communicate them.

Loved the mask play! There is deception and suspense and plenty of spice. A love spell gone wrong? Or right?!

The cats stole the show along with Xiomara’s Abuela! She had me cracking up! I really wanted her to hit Oliver with her chancla!!

This was a fun, spicy read that left me wanting more of the three of them!

Thank you Author Mandy Muse and The Author Agency for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Tara Baja · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Mandy Muse is a new to me author, and her latest book, Two For One has me gagged, it was that fun! Mandy and The Author Agency considerately provided me with an advanced reading copy in reciprocity for my honest review, and let me tell y'all, I have many thoughts!

A cat loving witch, working as a waitress, in a strip club, who falls for two masked men that are trained assassins and low-key in love with each other?

Yeah, lots to talk about with this little novella! However, I will try to keep my review short and just stick to what I feel you need to know.

Xiomara is the witch, waitress working at a strip club. Her abuela, who raised her, is also a witch. They're both very down to Earth, mostly using herbs and intentions. Anyways, Xo, as she is affectionately called, is asked to do a love spell for one of the dancers. Cool, right? Then why does she feels like someone is staring at her? That's our boys, masked men, assassins, Ezra and O aka Oliver.

Introductions and requests are made, yadda, yadda, yadda, and I honestly think you should just read the book because there's love, "innocent" love spells, found family vibes, some type of Mafia + Senator shady dealings, so much violence, and so many three-way spicy spiced scenes!

Oh, and as I wrote earlier, it's a novella, so you can read it in one day, which I did! I believe this is a part of a series, and if that's the case, I'm going to check Mandy's backlist. But for now, 4.5⭐ because at one point I got a little confused but I think that's just my brain fog.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valentine Town but make it witchy

I was so excited to come back to this world. I absolutely loved Zero and One and this one was just as good. 

Xi is smart, sassy, stubborn and pretty funny. She has so much personality in this short story. She is a waitress and a witch. I like that we saw her witchy side business throughout the story. From potions and spells to tarot readings these are integral to who she is but also to the story. Also, He cats, Maleficent and Merlin,  are freaking hysterical.

Ezra was my favorite though. He is this broody silent guy (he can't talk but it added to him). When he sees Xi he is immediately gone for this girl which surprises him. I loved that when he did a little B&E that he found a new bestie he didn't expect. He is super protective and immediately wants to fix everything that could possible lead to issues for her. 

Next we have Oliver. Him and Ezra have been this thing without a label for a long time. They are seriously freaking HOT together too. He never expected anyone else would gain his or Ezra's attention. However, when he realized what Ezra was doing he did get a bit jealous but the way it played out was fantastic for everyone. 

This book has it's darker elements but is also quite cozy and Mandy brings that balance beautifully both within the story and the relationship. I love the way she makes everyone matter in her relationships. You always feel that everyone involved is necessary for everything to work out. No one is there as filler.

Also shout out to Grandma cause she was hysterical too. 

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 STARS

Two for One by Mandy Muse 🔮🖤🔥

Okay… this book was FUN. 😂 I went into this knowing I was getting a witchy romance with two mysterious masked men, but I wasn’t prepared for how entertaining this story would be.

The whole idea of being an online witch who makes a living casting spells was such a fun setup. And then one little love spell goes VERY wrong and suddenly the person who was supposed to find love ends up accidentally creating a situation involving herself, Ezra, and O. 👀

I really enjoyed the dynamic between the three of them. Ezra and O are both mysterious in their own ways, and the masked-man thing definitely added to the intrigue. There was plenty of tension, flirting, and chemistry, and I loved watching the relationship develop.

The Valentine Town setting was also such a cute touch. It gave the story a fun, slightly chaotic atmosphere that fit perfectly with the whole witchy romance vibe.

I will say there were definitely moments where I was yelling at the main character like, girl… what are you doing?! 😂 But honestly, that’s part of what made the book so entertaining.

This was a quick, fun, spicy read with witchy vibes, why choose romance, masked men, mystery, danger, and plenty of chemistry. It kept me entertained and definitely delivered the kind of chaotic romance I was hoping for.

5 stars from me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

💬 Would you trust a love spell if you found out YOU were the one it accidentally worked on? 😂🔮

[Jennifer D · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars

I LOVED this read from the first page to the last!

Two for One was one of those books I absolutely hated putting down. Even if I only had five minutes to read, I found myself picking it back up because I needed to know what happened next. That’s always a good sign for me!

The characters were fantastic, and I really enjoyed watching everything unfold between the three of them. The storyline is definitely fiction (because, well… witches, love spells, masked men, and Valentine Town), but Mandy Muse did such a good job balancing the fantasy elements with just enough detail and information to keep me grounded in the story. I never felt lost or like I needed a degree in the world-building to understand what was happening—but there also wasn’t so much detail that I found myself bored or wanting to skim.

The pacing was probably one of my favorite things about this story. There was always enough happening to keep me invested without making the story feel overwhelming.

If you like a little magic, danger, mystery, spice, and a relationship that definitely doesn’t follow the traditional rules, this one is worth adding to your TBR.

I had a GREAT time with this book, and those 4.5 stars feels very well deserved.

Thank you to the author, publisher and The Author Agency for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Julie Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of advance copy received from the author and the author agency

Two For One by Mandy Muse

Tropes
Dark romance
Why choose
Masked men
MMF
Witchy FMC
Morally grey MMC’S
Possessive/Protective

This is my first read by Mandy Muse. Now I must go back and read the other books involving the side characters. I had so much fun with every part of this book. Xiomara is a front end waitress at a strip club plus she has witchy powers and an online following that ask with help for all life things. She does a love spell for a fellow coworker but it doesn’t go exactly as planned. The club that she works for has many political customers and mafia customer so there are always deals happening inside. One night a sharp dressed man in a suit named Oliver and his friend with a hat and hoodie on named Ezra get her attention. That attention goes both ways. They offer her 20,000 dollars for a lap dance for the man in the hoodie. This is the start of the men’s obsession with Xiomara. The kind of business that the men are involved in plus all the dirty dealing in the club makes her a target. Will she get her happy ever after with them or will she be alone forever? This was so dang good and I hade it read in les than 2 hours. Pick it up if you want a fun couple of hours it will be worth it.

[Andrea Freeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything and more! If you love a bada$$ FMC that is a witch and two masked men (one dominant and the other more submissive) than this book is for you. Xiomara (FMC) was a witch and would give readings and perform little spells, plus had a following online and a store. A woman asks to do a love spell for her and well it didn't work for the woman. Oliver (the more dominant MMC) and Ezra (the slightly submissive (but really only for Oliver), mute because of something that happened when he was younger) both came into the strip club Xiomara was working in...just for business but Ezra automatically had a fascination with Xiomara..and well afterwards he started stalking her, breaking into her apartment..and Oliver eventually did the same, even though Oliver was a known f*ckboy. Eventually Xiomara found out it was them and that it wasn't just one man..it was two. Things got crazy and well..you need to read the story...it does eventually end in a happily ever after. I cant wait to read more books by this author. I recieved an advance reader copy of this book for an honest voluntary review.

[Josephine Thornton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to The Author Agency and the author for the ARC — this review is my honest opinion.

Tropes: 🖤MMF  🎃Dark Rom Com  🖤Masked Men  🎃Witchy Vibes  🖤Crime Syndicate  🎃Spicy Novella

Two For One featured Xiomara. She works as a waitress in a spicy club and is a witch. Her life gets tangled up with two risky guys, Ezra and Oliver.

This was a novella, which meant it was quick to read. I honestly had a great time reading it. I really loved Xiomara and enjoyed everything about her. She was incredibly feisty and self-assured. She was awesome. Ezra was such a sweetheart. He quickly fell in love with Xiomara. Finding out the reason behind Ezra's nonverbal condition was heartbreaking for me. His relationship with Oliver was messy but had a really cute side to it. Oliver attempted to hold back his emotions. It was good to see him finally accept them by the end of the story. This is a “why-choose” story where the boyfriends are boyfriends which is always great! Their dynamic was entertaining, sexy, and endearing. This is an excellent read, and I recommend it to anyone who loves why-choose stories.

[Amanda Hicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

🔮 Witchy Romance
🖤 Why Choose Romance
🎭 Masked Men
🔥 Stalkerish Energy
💋 Two MMCs
✨ Love Spell Gone Wrong
😈 Morally Grey Men
💃 Strip Club Setting
🖤 Dangerous Romance
⚡ Forced Proximity Energy
🔥 Possessive Heroes
🤫 Secrets and Suspense
🌶️ Spicy Romance
❤️ Found Love

When a love spell goes awfully wrong, things get very interesting with these three.

Xiomara, Oliver, and Ezra were absolutely perfect. I just love in their stalker tendencies that they were always looking out for her. They appreciated her for her body and everything about her. I just loved how these two were so into her.

The chemistry between the three of them Ezra and Oliver both brought different energy to the relationship and I liked the dynamic they had with Xiomara. There was plenty of spice, possessiveness and that slightly unhinged energy that fits perfectly.

It was quick, fun, spicy and entertaining, and if you love masked men, why choose romance and a little witchy chaos, this one is definitely worth picking up.