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The Monster's Mate #9
The Bonekeeper's Mate
In the Territory of Deathfall, cold weather only means one thing. Mating season.
When Bridget flees her husband and escapes into the forest, she never expects to survive the night. She definitely does not expect to find salvation at the hands of the fearsome creature who lives there. But the Bonekeeper is nothing like the rumors say and her terror quickly turns into something far different. As the heat between them grows, can Bridget find her happiness in the arms of a monster?
Arousal rose inside her so fast it nearly took her breath away. She took a step back. Narik paused for a moment at her retreat before he sniffed the air. She could see the second he caught her scent. His slit pupils dilated and his golden eyes seemed to catch fire. He was on her before she could make another move.
When Bridget flees her husband and escapes into the forest, she never expects to survive the night. She definitely does not expect to find salvation at the hands of the fearsome creature who lives there. But the Bonekeeper is nothing like the rumors say and her terror quickly turns into something far different. As the heat between them grows, can Bridget find her happiness in the arms of a monster?
Arousal rose inside her so fast it nearly took her breath away. She took a step back. Narik paused for a moment at her retreat before he sniffed the air. She could see the second he caught her scent. His slit pupils dilated and his golden eyes seemed to catch fire. He was on her before she could make another move.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2019
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April 9, 2022
I did not expect this to be so sweet and tender... but I am most definitely not complaining!
December 16, 2022
Ooph. Surprisingly good for a very short read. Very hot!
May 4, 2024
The best thing Bridget did was leave her piece of shit of husband and save herself 👏🏽 it might had cost her a lot of pain and injuries, but she had the best nurse.
Narik was so caring and kind taking care of her wounds, feeding and just doing the most of taking care of her. She was a total stranger, but we can definitely say he found his mate 🖤.
She licked at his deadly fangs until his tongue captured hers. At the first touch, she jerked in surprise. His tongue was not like hers. As it slid along hers, she realized it was actually several smaller tongues winding around her own.
I was entirely caught off-guard with his body... not sure if the more than one 👅 counts as same fun as tentacles 🤭. For once, I don't care how many 🍆 he has.
A slit slowly parted at the front of his body and a bundle of tendrils slipped out to caress her wet folds. ☠️
Narik was so caring and kind taking care of her wounds, feeding and just doing the most of taking care of her. She was a total stranger, but we can definitely say he found his mate 🖤.
She licked at his deadly fangs until his tongue captured hers. At the first touch, she jerked in surprise. His tongue was not like hers. As it slid along hers, she realized it was actually several smaller tongues winding around her own.
I was entirely caught off-guard with his body... not sure if the more than one 👅 counts as same fun as tentacles 🤭. For once, I don't care how many 🍆 he has.
A slit slowly parted at the front of his body and a bundle of tendrils slipped out to caress her wet folds. ☠️
April 6, 2019
Absolutely loved it
This is possibly the best one yet. Bridget and Narik are my favorite couple . He was so kind, caring, and giving that she had no choice but to fall in love with him. He gave her something that no other male had ever given her, and she conquered her fear and have him and love a chance. Definite must read.
This is possibly the best one yet. Bridget and Narik are my favorite couple . He was so kind, caring, and giving that she had no choice but to fall in love with him. He gave her something that no other male had ever given her, and she conquered her fear and have him and love a chance. Definite must read.
February 21, 2021
Sweet Savior
I loved this story of Bridget and Narik romance. Bridget ha seven long abused and neglected. At her lowest Narik appears and literally saves the day. The HEA was sweet and as many of A. Blue monster love stories, this one as well left me wanting more! I would definitely recommend this book.
I loved this story of Bridget and Narik romance. Bridget ha seven long abused and neglected. At her lowest Narik appears and literally saves the day. The HEA was sweet and as many of A. Blue monster love stories, this one as well left me wanting more! I would definitely recommend this book.
August 5, 2020
Surprisingly sweet short story from Ms. Blue.
March 14, 2024
The Bonekeeper's Mate
Fantasy
Adrian Blue
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴇꜱᴄᴀᴘᴇ • ʀᴇꜱᴄᴜᴇ • ᴊᴜꜱᴛɪᴄᴇ •
This was a good but quick read.
I could really feel how desperate Bridget was in the beginning and how scared she was when her husband was looking for her in the forest.
I liked the chemistry and the connection between Bridget and the Bonekeeper. It felt like their feelings developed naturally rather than being forced. The spice wasn't just thrown in for the sake of it either, it actually helped the plot progress.
The pacing was good and I liked the world building.
I'm glad that Bridget's husband got what he deserved, and I'm glad that Bridget allowed herself to fall in love again after everything she went through.
The ending was quite sweet, and I do like this authors writing style, so I'll be reading more of their books.
Fantasy
Adrian Blue
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴇꜱᴄᴀᴘᴇ • ʀᴇꜱᴄᴜᴇ • ᴊᴜꜱᴛɪᴄᴇ •
This was a good but quick read.
I could really feel how desperate Bridget was in the beginning and how scared she was when her husband was looking for her in the forest.
I liked the chemistry and the connection between Bridget and the Bonekeeper. It felt like their feelings developed naturally rather than being forced. The spice wasn't just thrown in for the sake of it either, it actually helped the plot progress.
The pacing was good and I liked the world building.
I'm glad that Bridget's husband got what he deserved, and I'm glad that Bridget allowed herself to fall in love again after everything she went through.
The ending was quite sweet, and I do like this authors writing style, so I'll be reading more of their books.
June 1, 2021
Learning ~
I loved this story. The beginning was frightful, and the pain was jumping off the pages. He found her, cared for her, and taught her kindness, safety and acceptance. He was everything she wanted and needed, and she saw past the physical to his heart. She then realized the difference from her past to her here and now, and the here and now made her bloom, her past was only pain. What a beautiful story, with a smile worthy ending.
I loved this story. The beginning was frightful, and the pain was jumping off the pages. He found her, cared for her, and taught her kindness, safety and acceptance. He was everything she wanted and needed, and she saw past the physical to his heart. She then realized the difference from her past to her here and now, and the here and now made her bloom, her past was only pain. What a beautiful story, with a smile worthy ending.
April 18, 2022
After reading so many books from Blue I was not expecting the plot to go so hard in this absolute delight of a book.
The plot is fully fleshed out, Narik is super sweet and caring, and there's even an actual thrill moment of drama when a dark surprise from Bridget's past shows up and threatens everything she and Narik have built.
Also fun weird peens 🌈 (lol).
Absolute recommend for this book. ~Enjoy~.
The plot is fully fleshed out, Narik is super sweet and caring, and there's even an actual thrill moment of drama when a dark surprise from Bridget's past shows up and threatens everything she and Narik have built.
Also fun weird peens 🌈 (lol).
Absolute recommend for this book. ~Enjoy~.
July 4, 2022
As what I tell my friend, going down the rabbit hole
This is my first time reading a book with an MC who has a different anatomy… or appendage…
I have been going down the steep slope for a while now beginning with my blue boys until my good friend recommended me these. I went on a monster download spree afterwards. Omggg
This book was very short and full of tenderness. Narik was devoted and serious, a perfect combo to Bridget’s trauma from her previous marriages.
This is my first time reading a book with an MC who has a different anatomy… or appendage…
I have been going down the steep slope for a while now beginning with my blue boys until my good friend recommended me these. I went on a monster download spree afterwards. Omggg
This book was very short and full of tenderness. Narik was devoted and serious, a perfect combo to Bridget’s trauma from her previous marriages.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2022
I like this story
I liked that there was more to a story of this one her pain or suffering made a call made it come together at the end for her to be happy be happy and be with someone who actually matter actually matter even if that's a 1 isn't human human everyone needs happiness.
I liked that there was more to a story of this one her pain or suffering made a call made it come together at the end for her to be happy be happy and be with someone who actually matter actually matter even if that's a 1 isn't human human everyone needs happiness.
January 31, 2024
This was sweet. You see that the name of the book is the bone keepers mate and you kind of get an idea of her the monster is going to be.....but he is so sweet and kind and caring! I was swooning over this monster! I loved it and I love that you see Bridget again in Annabelle & Cizen's story(I think that was her name?) when she speaks with her and gives her a bit of advice about being mated.
October 17, 2025
Part of a series I decided to take a dive into. Didn't mind it overall. All stories where linked into how young FMCs come upon a beast needing a mate, accepting a courting of some kind, then become theirs.
Really happy with this one. FMC leaves bad situation and finds herself happiness with a monster that treats her real well. REALLY well.
Really happy with this one. FMC leaves bad situation and finds herself happiness with a monster that treats her real well. REALLY well.
May 26, 2019
I read the whole series in a day, what a crazy mind this author has, its fantastic I this series was a lot of fun the "monsters" are imaginative fantastic and loving creatures I want one what an enjoyable series to read.
September 13, 2021
It was good as the previous books. I really liked Adrian Blue's stories. This book isn't different. It was sweet. Bridget fled from a terrible situation and found Narik. He made her feel safe and loved again. They suited to each other. And I enjoyed reading about them.
July 15, 2022
my absolute favorite out of the series.
Honestly, I loved this one the most (so far!) out of the series. He was so sweet, and I absolutely love when the anatomy matches the monster!
Honestly, I loved this one the most (so far!) out of the series. He was so sweet, and I absolutely love when the anatomy matches the monster!
August 17, 2022
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Usually short stories like this dont have a lot of plot interest and character back stories but this one had enough that I didn’t feel like it was just all for the monster sex. Theres only one actually and its pretty short but I enjoyed the book overall.
June 1, 2024
This book was oddly sweet, despite Narik being a feared monster he was more human than most and he was sweet and kind, Bridget finally met someone who truly loved and cared for her. I almost cried a little. It was short but perfect story.
June 24, 2024
Bridget and Narik! This was surprisingly sweet. Sometimes the thing you need the most comes from a very surprising source. Narik was exactly what Bridget needed not only for survival but for her heart and soul.
February 1, 2025
This was a short and sweet monster romance where the MMC is so attentive and also has a vicious side. This book had more world building and conversation that really added to the experience that I was craving from her other books. Well done!
October 14, 2025
This is one of Adrian’s sweeter ones, and I love these. Because usually, as you know, it is not. 🥲 She is really particularly good at writing sepultural- looking men in a sexy way. Don’t know how she does it!
December 16, 2025
Just in case anyone has noticed the copious amount of monster smut I've been reviewing, dont worry,
November 28, 2021
Wow, richtig herzerwärmend. So ein Monster will ich auch. Wo kann man die finden🤔.?
January 14, 2022
A short feel-good monster romance. Low on the steam, but for a short book it was very slow burn and rather awesome.
April 6, 2022
It was just too short to develop anything.
April 22, 2022
Bridget story
Here we find out how Bridget met her monster mate. I enjoyed this story it was a good short read.
Here we find out how Bridget met her monster mate. I enjoyed this story it was a good short read.
May 29, 2022
It really is monster may for me as I hunt down every last monster romance on the face of the earth.
This was a really cute one-shot about a creature called the bone keeper and a woman who runs into his territory to escape her abusive husband. She lets him take care of her for a few weeks and has her view of him changed and slowly falls in love with him.
It's shot and simple and gives you exactly what it promises
This was a really cute one-shot about a creature called the bone keeper and a woman who runs into his territory to escape her abusive husband. She lets him take care of her for a few weeks and has her view of him changed and slowly falls in love with him.
It's shot and simple and gives you exactly what it promises
July 24, 2022
tw: mentions of domestic and physical abuse, and character death
December 5, 2022
It was short,sweet,and nice for what it was.
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