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Reluctant Necromancer #3
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Until a couple months ago, Esper would have said having not one, but two hot paranormal lovers would be the most exciting thing to ever happen in her painfully dull life.
But that was before some ancient…thing asked her to save his life. Then there’s the werewolf. And the goblins. And the cat that isn’t just a cat….
The supernatural world is revealing itself to Esper at an annoying rate, and all the assholes seem to have expectations. To top it off, Esper’s best friend is acting sketchy. And someone keeps trying to abduct the frumpy necromancer off the street.
How can she get to know her gorgeous medium and learn how to support her stupidly needy vampire, when she can’t even go one whole day without another supernatural problem falling in her lap?
Author’s Note:
Fed up with the usual tropes in romance and reverse harem? I wanted characters that are more than the fainting female and alpha male cookie cutter stereotypes that saturate the genre. (There’s nothing wrong with it, if you like that sort of thing, but it just got old for me!) People come in all shapes, sizes, personalities, and gender/sexual orientations—so when I pick up a book and have trouble telling the difference between the characters…that’s a problem.
*The Reluctant Necromancer series is a sequence of novellas between 35,000-40,000 words in length. While the main plot arc in each book will be resolved, there may be mild cliffhangers/segue into the next book with new issues arising.
*This author’s characters are as flawed and damaged as real life—do not read if you are easily offended by talk of past trauma of any kind. This includes uncomfortable situations of any kind—sexual, physical, mental/emotional. (No explicit scenes of this nature, generally, but they will talk about what’s happened in the past and it may be distasteful if you are easily triggered).
*Contains mature adult content, including but not limited to: graphic sex, adult language (that means swearing, folks) and fictional situations with some gore and or action/violence.
*This is a reverse harem urban fantasy, and the author firmly believes love is love, and as such includes themes of: polyamory (multiple lovers), MF, MMF, MM, FF, and MMMFF love.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Kaye Draper
135 books265 followersSometimes our greatest strengths come from our deepest challenges. I write magic and romance, starring a cast of creatures with feathers, fins, and teeth. My books include paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy romance--with the occasional steampunk or alien story thrown in just for kicks. My pan heart firmly believes love is love, so you'll see straight, LGBTQIA, monogamous, reverse harem, and poly relationships in my work. My favorite theme is overcoming our inner demons and the insecurities that hold us back.
I also advocate for self-development and mental health and dabble in non-fiction as time allows. I love the outdoors and still hope to be abducted by fae! (I may have more in common with my characters than I care to admit.)
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I also advocate for self-development and mental health and dabble in non-fiction as time allows. I love the outdoors and still hope to be abducted by fae! (I may have more in common with my characters than I care to admit.)
I love to hear from readers!
Sign up for my mailing list to get a free RH spoof story that pokes fun at all the tired old tropes:
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November 30, 2019
I understand that authors are always warned not to “info-dump” to their readers, that they should include the information the reader needs to know naturally through the story. But there’s a downside to that, when so many things are going on that everyone EXCEPT the main character knows about. At some point, someone needs to sit Esper down and just give her a crash course in the greater magical world instead of constantly bemoaning that she should have learned all of this stuff growing up.
Overall, this book suffers from general “middle book” syndrome. Stuff gets interesting but no one gets any answers. A more minor quibble is that a werewolf is introduced to the greater cast of characters, but there’s no romance with her.
Luckily, a newer character to the series is Jet the familiar. He absolutely steals the show, and I’m excited to see where the story goes with him in the mix.
Overall, this book suffers from general “middle book” syndrome. Stuff gets interesting but no one gets any answers. A more minor quibble is that a werewolf is introduced to the greater cast of characters, but there’s no romance with her.
Luckily, a newer character to the series is Jet the familiar. He absolutely steals the show, and I’m excited to see where the story goes with him in the mix.
December 22, 2019
Sigh.
That fact that the heroine is stupid as fuck seriously ruined my reading fun. Her insecurities and „ostrich“ behaviour were exhausting, but understandable up to a point.
But she is a grown ass woman, behaving like a teenager in a YA book, with the brains of a fucking potato. And I am insulting the potato right now. That is NOT enjoyable or part of the character she represents, it is only annoying. Such a shame.
Because getting over your insecurities and growing as a person is much likely than egging smart all of a sudden.
Dear author: please, please, please, do not sacrifice her brain cells for the sake of an already non existent plot.
That fact that the heroine is stupid as fuck seriously ruined my reading fun. Her insecurities and „ostrich“ behaviour were exhausting, but understandable up to a point.
But she is a grown ass woman, behaving like a teenager in a YA book, with the brains of a fucking potato. And I am insulting the potato right now. That is NOT enjoyable or part of the character she represents, it is only annoying. Such a shame.
Because getting over your insecurities and growing as a person is much likely than egging smart all of a sudden.
Dear author: please, please, please, do not sacrifice her brain cells for the sake of an already non existent plot.
December 28, 2019
I love this author, she’s one of the few that I’ll buy without reservations.
Quirky characters and lots of humor.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
Quirky characters and lots of humor.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
May 27, 2022
ughhh I started out loving this series. but the characters are so bland. theres no character arc whatsoever, and I get that the main character is supposed to be the opposite of the pretty hot girl that is usually in the middle of a harem, but if I hear one more time about how she is yellow and huge im going to scream. and she is awful to everyone around her, and bitter at the world. has no care about hrepowers, asks no questions. Im sick of her. And the breaking point is the amount of times they bring up Lunas gigantic tits. literally every time luna is mentioned, her tits follow.
January 28, 2024
Oh my gosh, can I have a Jet please? And a Toma, and Drake, and Luna?!
Book 3 of 6 was amazing! I loved finding out more about Esper’s familiar, Jet, in all of his amazing forms. Luna, oh my gosh, LUNA!! I want a busty, strong, feminine, bad@ss female werewolf to come after me please!
The nest / harem / pack / murder is a growing andI’m here for it. We get more on page spice, tons of great character growth, and action too! This series just keeps on giving. I’m a very happy paranormal romance reader.
Book 3 of 6 was amazing! I loved finding out more about Esper’s familiar, Jet, in all of his amazing forms. Luna, oh my gosh, LUNA!! I want a busty, strong, feminine, bad@ss female werewolf to come after me please!
The nest / harem / pack / murder is a growing andI’m here for it. We get more on page spice, tons of great character growth, and action too! This series just keeps on giving. I’m a very happy paranormal romance reader.
November 26, 2019
Loved it!
Great installment for this really interesting series. I totally sympathised with Jet in this book, though. I felt like Esper was being deliberately obtuse and ignorant throughout the book. Hopefully she'll put on her big girl panties for the next book and step up.
Great installment for this really interesting series. I totally sympathised with Jet in this book, though. I felt like Esper was being deliberately obtuse and ignorant throughout the book. Hopefully she'll put on her big girl panties for the next book and step up.
November 27, 2019
Yes I want more!
Fresh, interesting, flaws, quirks and all. I love the characters and simplicity of the affection between the main people. Just wish the story lasted longer per book.
Fresh, interesting, flaws, quirks and all. I love the characters and simplicity of the affection between the main people. Just wish the story lasted longer per book.
November 27, 2019
Yuuuuus. Still loving it.
Paranormal. Rh. 2/? Guys. I like how Espers coming into her own. And I'm super anxious about Jazz. I have a feeling this next book is going to get even hairier. Can't wait!
Paranormal. Rh. 2/? Guys. I like how Espers coming into her own. And I'm super anxious about Jazz. I have a feeling this next book is going to get even hairier. Can't wait!
May 11, 2020
😂
Lovin that this series is a nice easy read it doesn’t take many brain cells obv I don’t have very many right now!! But seriously it gets funnier the more the series goes on can’t wait to rea more
Lovin that this series is a nice easy read it doesn’t take many brain cells obv I don’t have very many right now!! But seriously it gets funnier the more the series goes on can’t wait to rea more
December 31, 2020
Crazy but cute
I'm a little annoyed with the FMC right now, but I'm hoping she gets her crap together in the next book. I'm not annoyed with the book, it's been a great story so far and I can't wait to read the next one.
I'm a little annoyed with the FMC right now, but I'm hoping she gets her crap together in the next book. I'm not annoyed with the book, it's been a great story so far and I can't wait to read the next one.
August 19, 2021
Quirky
This is the second time reading this story so I could be ready to read the next books after a few months of waiting. I love quirky Esper and her mix of beings that are becoming family. This is a true example of acceptance and healing from negative family and friends.
This is the second time reading this story so I could be ready to read the next books after a few months of waiting. I love quirky Esper and her mix of beings that are becoming family. This is a true example of acceptance and healing from negative family and friends.
July 20, 2024
La mitad del libro odie a la protagonista, me desespero muchísimo e incluso me planteé abandonarlo. Afortunadamente no lo hice.
Me gustó mucho la segunda mitad y disfruté mucho de la familia que están formando.
Me gustó mucho la segunda mitad y disfruté mucho de la familia que están formando.
November 28, 2019
Samson
Really enjoyed the story line which is slightly different, worth a look and read if you are into monsters, will enjoy waiting for the next episode
Really enjoyed the story line which is slightly different, worth a look and read if you are into monsters, will enjoy waiting for the next episode
May 17, 2020
Must read!
Well that was a bit of a twist I did see coming but I’m enjoying this series so much and would highly recommend!
Well that was a bit of a twist I did see coming but I’m enjoying this series so much and would highly recommend!
August 9, 2020
Urban
Well everything is building up. The relationships with the friends and familiars are growing. The mayhem is also kicked up a notch.
Well everything is building up. The relationships with the friends and familiars are growing. The mayhem is also kicked up a notch.
January 3, 2021
Enjoyed
Well this was a good book but I might not read anymore. I’m not in f/f and this seems to be where it’s headed. Still was good but the first book is so my favorite.
Well this was a good book but I might not read anymore. I’m not in f/f and this seems to be where it’s headed. Still was good but the first book is so my favorite.
February 14, 2021
Family drama
More craziness for Esper. Harem's getting larger with more mysteries unveiled, stay tuned for the next in the series. Can't wait to read more. JL
More craziness for Esper. Harem's getting larger with more mysteries unveiled, stay tuned for the next in the series. Can't wait to read more. JL
April 28, 2021
So good!
Another amazing instalment in the series. These are such good books I’m always sorry when I finish one. Can’t wait to read more.
Another amazing instalment in the series. These are such good books I’m always sorry when I finish one. Can’t wait to read more.
October 15, 2024
Still fun. A lot going on.
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June 4, 2025🔴 This is a poly romance, not a RH 🔴
December 18, 2019
Nice and well written series. Each book, while short, is well balanced and have its own ending. The characters are interesting and growing well.
Only bad thing is the price x page of second and third book, i read the three books in less than 4 hours, in total. That's how short the books are. I was expecting a lot more pages with the increased price.
Only bad thing is the price x page of second and third book, i read the three books in less than 4 hours, in total. That's how short the books are. I was expecting a lot more pages with the increased price.
October 15, 2022
Things get weirder and weirder in Esper’s life. The attacks on her and Toma seem to be increasing. And now she has 2 (maybe 3) new members to her rag tag family to worry about. Along with growing powers and the drama that comes with interacting with other people Esper’s life certainly isn’t dull.
Still good character growth as she learns more and more about herself and the world of the supernatural.
Still good character growth as she learns more and more about herself and the world of the supernatural.
November 12, 2021
Marked for spoilers just in case. Where’s the (expensive, old, rare, extremely important, and useful) book at the end? Like that bothers me so much I had to knock a star off. I enjoyed this book, but it needs a little more to finish after the big climactic scene at the end. So many new questions that need to be answered...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2022
7.5/10
10.0% Came here for the RH (there isn't one) but staying for the story! But this loser chick's willful ignorance is getting on my nerves. Much like Schmiana of Schmisovery of Schmitches, I'm guessing she must be spellbound somehow.
10.0% Came here for the RH (there isn't one) but staying for the story! But this loser chick's willful ignorance is getting on my nerves. Much like Schmiana of Schmisovery of Schmitches, I'm guessing she must be spellbound somehow.
October 22, 2021
I like this author style.
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