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Sucker for Love Mysteries #5
Just Calamarried
Newlyweds Sloane and Loch are eagerly expecting their first child, though for Sloane that excitement is tempered by pregnancy side effects. Carrying a god’s baby would be enough to deal with, especially with the whole accelerated gestation thing, but it’s not like Sloane can take maternity leave. He works for himself as a private investigator. Which leads him to his next case.
At least this strange new mystery distracts him from the stress of constant puking.
When two priests are murdered within hours of each other, a woman named Daphne hires Sloane and Loch to track down the prime suspect—her brother—before the police do. Between untangling a conspiracy of lies and greed, going toe-to-toe with a gangster, and stealing a cat, they hardly have time to decorate a nursery….
At least this strange new mystery distracts him from the stress of constant puking.
When two priests are murdered within hours of each other, a woman named Daphne hires Sloane and Loch to track down the prime suspect—her brother—before the police do. Between untangling a conspiracy of lies and greed, going toe-to-toe with a gangster, and stealing a cat, they hardly have time to decorate a nursery….
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Published March 22, 2022
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February 18, 2022
Purrr-fect!
Ohmygods!
I just have no words for this book. Not kidding, no effing words. It was way too hilarious, cute, hot and cuddly. I just - awwwwwwww- can't with this perfection.
Sloane and Loch are one of my top favorite couple ever, and I mean EVERRRR. Loch is really something else, I love the way he is and how he speaks and acts and LOVES Sloane. It's just so adorable.
I laughed many- MANY times while reading this book. And if it's not the perfect way to spend a day while reading a book, I don't know what is and I don't want it. I wish more book has this *magic* in it. When it's perfectly sweet, super hot, and otherworldy hilarious. The perfect combo ever.
The mystery part of the story was really fascinating and exciting. The mpreg part (OMG, the mpreg part!!!!!) was the best and loved the magic around it (spoiler----- the egg! and the egg laying!!! wow).
The tentacle sex - ummm, yeah, that's my favorite part in this series, can you blame me?
I just loved it. This whole series is so good and I love every book in it, but Sloane and Loch are the ultimate favorite.
I don't know who was the inspiration for Loch, but I need more characters like him.
The first scene when I LAUGHED OUT LOUD, and it's only at 5%:
"I've also been thinking that Uncle Gordoth should change his name. Seeing as how he's been touched many times now by Chase, the 'Untouched' makes no sense."
"Loch, we can talk about that later--"
"I would like to suggest Gordoth the Slut."
And the next scene, at 7%
"Maybe we should do the nursery in purle, then, since that's Great Azaethoth's color, huh?"
"Although my great-great-great-grandfather is the most powerful of all the gods, he is not the best. That would be me."
"Do you have a color?"
"Yes."
"Well, what is it?"
"Purple, obviously."
...
"And before you ask me, I'm still not sold on 'Azaethoth the Lesser Junior'."
...
"I think Daniel Azaethoth the Lesser Junior sounds lovely."
"Perfect."
And if you're still not sold on the hilariousness of Loch:
"I'm just making sure you have your facts gay."
"Don't you mean straight?"
"No." Loch grinned at his own joke.
Ohmygods!
I just have no words for this book. Not kidding, no effing words. It was way too hilarious, cute, hot and cuddly. I just - awwwwwwww- can't with this perfection.
Sloane and Loch are one of my top favorite couple ever, and I mean EVERRRR. Loch is really something else, I love the way he is and how he speaks and acts and LOVES Sloane. It's just so adorable.
I laughed many- MANY times while reading this book. And if it's not the perfect way to spend a day while reading a book, I don't know what is and I don't want it. I wish more book has this *magic* in it. When it's perfectly sweet, super hot, and otherworldy hilarious. The perfect combo ever.
The mystery part of the story was really fascinating and exciting. The mpreg part (OMG, the mpreg part!!!!!) was the best and loved the magic around it (spoiler----- the egg! and the egg laying!!! wow).
The tentacle sex - ummm, yeah, that's my favorite part in this series, can you blame me?
I just loved it. This whole series is so good and I love every book in it, but Sloane and Loch are the ultimate favorite.
I don't know who was the inspiration for Loch, but I need more characters like him.
The first scene when I LAUGHED OUT LOUD, and it's only at 5%:
"I've also been thinking that Uncle Gordoth should change his name. Seeing as how he's been touched many times now by Chase, the 'Untouched' makes no sense."
"Loch, we can talk about that later--"
"I would like to suggest Gordoth the Slut."
And the next scene, at 7%
"Maybe we should do the nursery in purle, then, since that's Great Azaethoth's color, huh?"
"Although my great-great-great-grandfather is the most powerful of all the gods, he is not the best. That would be me."
"Do you have a color?"
"Yes."
"Well, what is it?"
"Purple, obviously."
...
"And before you ask me, I'm still not sold on 'Azaethoth the Lesser Junior'."
...
"I think Daniel Azaethoth the Lesser Junior sounds lovely."
"Perfect."
And if you're still not sold on the hilariousness of Loch:
"I'm just making sure you have your facts gay."
"Don't you mean straight?"
"No." Loch grinned at his own joke.
June 12, 2023
Well here we are
Book 5 of the tentacle sex and mystery series
There will be spoilers ahead
Ok so, in here we are back with Sloan and Loch the god of thieves and Sloan suddenly became very much pregnant. Not just a little preggers, but he went to take a nap and suddenly his belly is huge. He is gonna lay an egg.
Since some people have issues with pregnancy, just a heads up that this whole book basically revolved around being pregnant.
In this one there is no god trying to destroy the world, but just a normal double murder. Things happen, we find out that more ancient races still exist, they just mated with humans and now can look totally not like a kitty, fishman, or boar.
tbh, this mystery was way better than the ones before it, even with no god.
Yall know how it goes now, lots of tentacle sex with snippets of the actual mystery. Totally my vibe. I just have to point out that when Sloan got so big, they had trouble having sex at the beginning and at one point, Loch used his tentacles to pleasure himself with his tentacock. I first thought this was more like giving himself a bj, but nah, he totally sexed himself up by getting this massive thing inside another tentacle.
The baby egg is born near the end, they run off to solve the mystery and save some people, then come back and watch the new godlet be born.
While you and I know that Sloan birthed this babe himself, but how does he setup this child for life? I mean what will the birth certificate look like?
Anyways, we find out that Ell, the love of the zombie Fred's life, is the brother of Tedward from book 2. But its just a lot of infodumping with no actual visit from Ted, the kitty king, the kitty prince, nor Jay, who deserves love.
I will point out that I absolutely hated the fact that Sloan was being told all these hints and outright being told about things happening during the whole story, and he just forgets it all.
He would get these whispers, telling him something, he would think about it for a minute, then the next thing we know, he moves on to something else. Once or twice, I could forgive, but every single time??
Book 5 of the tentacle sex and mystery series
There will be spoilers ahead
Ok so, in here we are back with Sloan and Loch the god of thieves and Sloan suddenly became very much pregnant. Not just a little preggers, but he went to take a nap and suddenly his belly is huge. He is gonna lay an egg.
Since some people have issues with pregnancy, just a heads up that this whole book basically revolved around being pregnant.
In this one there is no god trying to destroy the world, but just a normal double murder. Things happen, we find out that more ancient races still exist, they just mated with humans and now can look totally not like a kitty, fishman, or boar.
tbh, this mystery was way better than the ones before it, even with no god.
Yall know how it goes now, lots of tentacle sex with snippets of the actual mystery. Totally my vibe. I just have to point out that when Sloan got so big, they had trouble having sex at the beginning and at one point, Loch used his tentacles to pleasure himself with his tentacock. I first thought this was more like giving himself a bj, but nah, he totally sexed himself up by getting this massive thing inside another tentacle.
The baby egg is born near the end, they run off to solve the mystery and save some people, then come back and watch the new godlet be born.
While you and I know that Sloan birthed this babe himself, but how does he setup this child for life? I mean what will the birth certificate look like?
Anyways, we find out that Ell, the love of the zombie Fred's life, is the brother of Tedward from book 2. But its just a lot of infodumping with no actual visit from Ted, the kitty king, the kitty prince, nor Jay, who deserves love.
I will point out that I absolutely hated the fact that Sloan was being told all these hints and outright being told about things happening during the whole story, and he just forgets it all.
He would get these whispers, telling him something, he would think about it for a minute, then the next thing we know, he moves on to something else. Once or twice, I could forgive, but every single time??
March 3, 2022
I just love this series! It's always so much fun and guaranteed to be ridiculous. On top of that it's also hot as hell with all the steamy tentacle goodness. In book 5 we are back on a case with a very pregnant Sloane and his husband/god Loch. There are plenty of cameos from old favorites and even a new and powerful acquaintance whom I am very curious about. We are given very little information about him which of course makes me need to know more asap. Fans of the previous books will definitely enjoy this next adventure in the series.
At the end of the book is a sneak peek at book 6 and from the little snippet shared I'm getting some MMM vibes. It features a couple I know I've been dying for and it appears they may or may not be adding to their little romance. It could just be Hiers being a big tease or I could be right. All I know is I can't wait to find out!!
At the end of the book is a sneak peek at book 6 and from the little snippet shared I'm getting some MMM vibes. It features a couple I know I've been dying for and it appears they may or may not be adding to their little romance. It could just be Hiers being a big tease or I could be right. All I know is I can't wait to find out!!
March 21, 2022
This series blends heat, humor, and a certain joyful absurdity that’s almost impossible to resist. Sloane and Loch are seriously delightful— together they’re everything you never knew you needed from an incredibly powerful (and seriously snarky) deity and his totally capable and amazing spouse— seriously, Sloane can be pregnant, deal with a god/husband run amok, and solve mysteries— that’s all kinds of impressive, and he deserves all the credit. Aside from my all time favorite duo, this story gives readers the chance to see some familiar faces from earlier in the series, as well as some narrative pieces moving into place for future installments as well. A great installment in a great series, well worth a read.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 6, 2022
Ahhh, the much anticipated return to Sloane and Loch. I have been eagerly awaiting this one. Sloane and Loch are two of my favorites book characters. Their chemistry, along with Loch’s puppy-like existence and Sloane’s adorable exasperation, make for a perfect match.
In Just Calamarried, Sloane finds himself navigating a murder investigation and a godly pregnancy. I loved how Hiers made Sloane’s pregnancy relatable. No, it’s isn’t the most beautiful experience for some of us, but the payout makes it worth it. That seems to be Sloane’s takeaway here. This aspect made the human element of this series standout beautifully. Loch is, well…Loch. He adds the comedic relief while being so endearing you just want to hug him. His absolute devotion to Sloane knows no bounds. I adore him.
There is a double murder mystery set against a backdrop of warring religious factions. Sloane is a wonderful investigator and this story really showed off his chops. We also get to visit with some old friends and meet a very intriguing new one. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the absolute sexiness of tentacle time between Loch and Sloane. It has no right being as sexy as it is. We get a glimpse of the next book, Our Shellfish Desires, and I am stoked for this one. It looks like a MMM triad and I am so here for it.
Another delightfully fun addition to a series that keeps on getting better.
*I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
In Just Calamarried, Sloane finds himself navigating a murder investigation and a godly pregnancy. I loved how Hiers made Sloane’s pregnancy relatable. No, it’s isn’t the most beautiful experience for some of us, but the payout makes it worth it. That seems to be Sloane’s takeaway here. This aspect made the human element of this series standout beautifully. Loch is, well…Loch. He adds the comedic relief while being so endearing you just want to hug him. His absolute devotion to Sloane knows no bounds. I adore him.
There is a double murder mystery set against a backdrop of warring religious factions. Sloane is a wonderful investigator and this story really showed off his chops. We also get to visit with some old friends and meet a very intriguing new one. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the absolute sexiness of tentacle time between Loch and Sloane. It has no right being as sexy as it is. We get a glimpse of the next book, Our Shellfish Desires, and I am stoked for this one. It looks like a MMM triad and I am so here for it.
Another delightfully fun addition to a series that keeps on getting better.
*I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
August 4, 2022
Aww cute baby. I'm liking how the family is getting bigger. More interested in the bigger picture than the smaller murders. Sloane and Az are as crazy as always.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2022
My favorite couple is highlighted once again
Our sweet Starkiller Sloane finds that carrying a gods baby is teeming with the unexpected - most leave him questioning his sanity
As the pregnancy advances Sloane finds himself a stressed mess
Add in a missing person who is not really missing
Two dead priests
A magical possible god mob boss who may or may not help and does not seem to be able to give straight answers (I am looking forward to more of this character)
A kidnapped cat with an attitude
A cult that wants to wake the old gods
And blessedly overly caring family-in-law
Oh and Loch (need I say more)
What is left of poor Sloane is swollen feet, nausea, and tattered nerves...
If you enjoy fantasy, seriously steamy smexy scenes, tentacles, mystery, suspense, light-hearted banter, immature gods, bad guys, folly, mpreg, humor, romance and so much more then this is the series for you
You will need to read the previous books to know what is going on and who is who
Our sweet Starkiller Sloane finds that carrying a gods baby is teeming with the unexpected - most leave him questioning his sanity
As the pregnancy advances Sloane finds himself a stressed mess
Add in a missing person who is not really missing
Two dead priests
A magical possible god mob boss who may or may not help and does not seem to be able to give straight answers (I am looking forward to more of this character)
A kidnapped cat with an attitude
A cult that wants to wake the old gods
And blessedly overly caring family-in-law
Oh and Loch (need I say more)
What is left of poor Sloane is swollen feet, nausea, and tattered nerves...
If you enjoy fantasy, seriously steamy smexy scenes, tentacles, mystery, suspense, light-hearted banter, immature gods, bad guys, folly, mpreg, humor, romance and so much more then this is the series for you
You will need to read the previous books to know what is going on and who is who
March 22, 2022
Every time I read the most recent book in this series I am reminded how much I wish I could be apart of this universe and have them as friends! By book 5 in a series I am usually only continuing the series for continuitys sake, however K.L. Hiers amazes me again by providing a series that keeps me not only engaged but has me actively wanting and wishing for the next book in the series. Sloan and Loch's antics throughout the book had me reading this all in one setting and laughing my but off the whole time, I'm talking continuous giggles that make my husband stop what he's doing to find out what in the world is wrong with me. As always, I adored this book and cannot wait for the next creatively named addition!
March 22, 2022
**ARC Review**
I really really am enjoying this series. It's oh so entertaining and watching Sloane and Loch progress in their relationship...they are soooo lovey dovey...so sweet. I have so much fun reading...the cases they get themselves involved in, the secondary characters...the romance...now a big plus with the addition to their family...so adorable. Let's not forget them tentacles...that's what had drawn me to the series in the first place...LOL. Loved these guys and that ending was super duper nice...I want more!
I really really am enjoying this series. It's oh so entertaining and watching Sloane and Loch progress in their relationship...they are soooo lovey dovey...so sweet. I have so much fun reading...the cases they get themselves involved in, the secondary characters...the romance...now a big plus with the addition to their family...so adorable. Let's not forget them tentacles...that's what had drawn me to the series in the first place...LOL. Loved these guys and that ending was super duper nice...I want more!
March 23, 2022
Azaethoth the Lesser Junior...giggle
Plot: Cults, mystery, mpreg, another hilarious episode of Loch and Sloane’s lovey-dovey life, this time with a godly pregnancy
Feels: Lots of laughs in this one
Drama: The mystery behind the two deaths, Sloane on the case while battling nausea
Heat: 4/5 - yes to more tentacle-loving and “sensuous sizzling slamming” lol
Characters: Loved revisiting previous characters - made me want to do a reread of the series
Pacing: Fast
Length: Wouldn’t have minded if this was longer…
Ending: HFN for the couple and a hint to more of Alexander and Rota’s story next. Can’t wait!
Plot: Cults, mystery, mpreg, another hilarious episode of Loch and Sloane’s lovey-dovey life, this time with a godly pregnancy
Feels: Lots of laughs in this one
Drama: The mystery behind the two deaths, Sloane on the case while battling nausea
Heat: 4/5 - yes to more tentacle-loving and “sensuous sizzling slamming” lol
Characters: Loved revisiting previous characters - made me want to do a reread of the series
Pacing: Fast
Length: Wouldn’t have minded if this was longer…
Ending: HFN for the couple and a hint to more of Alexander and Rota’s story next. Can’t wait!
March 22, 2022
Absolutely fantastic!
While this book didn't necessarily add anything to the cultist arc I think it was incredibly necessary to the Sloan and loch romance. Interesting mystery, some action, lots of sweetness and heat, and loads more reasons to love these two as charcters. I actually cried a little during the naming ceremony. It was so amazing! Loved this book from beginning to end!
Thank you but also curse you for the teaser to the next book, now I want it even more!!
While this book didn't necessarily add anything to the cultist arc I think it was incredibly necessary to the Sloan and loch romance. Interesting mystery, some action, lots of sweetness and heat, and loads more reasons to love these two as charcters. I actually cried a little during the naming ceremony. It was so amazing! Loved this book from beginning to end!
Thank you but also curse you for the teaser to the next book, now I want it even more!!
March 22, 2022
Sloane and Loch are perfect together. They have a little one on the way, newlyweds, and on top of that, they have to solve several murders. The book is funny, sweet, witty, romantic, and I love how attentive these two are to each other. The book had me laughing and I look forward to Loch's outrageous behaviour and the patience that Sloan has for his husband is amusing also.
It was great seeing the previous characters and I'm looking forward to Chase and Merrick's story.
It was great seeing the previous characters and I'm looking forward to Chase and Merrick's story.
March 22, 2022
Sloane and Loch just get more and more entertaining as a couple and they have the perfect mix of steamy love story, caring parent vibes and snark. Here we get to see Sloane working brilliantly at his investigating and also dealing with all the stresses of pregnancy. Can't wait for the next entry in this series.
March 22, 2022
This is the best series! KL Hiers draws you in immediately and never lets you go! Sloane, Loch and their merry band of friends, foes and hilarious side characters keep you entertained from the get go. Unique and funny with a whole lotta love, this is absolutely wonderful and you need to check this out!
March 21, 2022
Sloane and Loch continue to be absolutely awesome! They are funny and sweet and totally smexy and I have loved watching thier relationship grow. I can only hope for more. More evil to fight, fun characters both old and new and all the pregnancy blues make this book totally unmissable.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
March 22, 2022
Wow! Another amazing addition to this other worldly series, chock full of laughs, love, murder, and suspense. Loch and Sloane are back in this book and they have a double murder to solve. As always Loch does some stealing while Sloane struggles with being pregnant. Another 5 star read in this incredible series!
March 23, 2022
This is 5th book in the series. We finally got to cuddle and cute Loch story. The murder investigate and all the uptick of activity between the couple. Sloane and Loch are so crazy in love that you can feel it. Cant wait to see what happens next in this world
March 15, 2022
Join Loch and Sloane as they continue solving mysteries- and watch hilarity ensue. Sloan gets to experience pregnancy while Loch babies him outrageously. Quite a few characters from previous books drop in and add to the fun.
There are some truly touching moments, too. Loch and his family really are the best at loving and taking care of Sloane.
Fun story, lots of laugh. It’s a great addition to the series.
There are some truly touching moments, too. Loch and his family really are the best at loving and taking care of Sloane.
Fun story, lots of laugh. It’s a great addition to the series.
March 15, 2022
Sloane and Loch are back again and this time Sloane is pregnant with Loch's baby, poor Sloane is dealing with all the effects of a pregnancy, but Loch is adorable with Sloane, always make him feel comfortable and happy. I love this side of Loch!
There's a new case to solve and thank god this one is less dangerous and dramatic than before, It was so sweet to watch this two enjoy their pregnancy, also when the time comes for the baby to arrive it was amazing and I melted with them! I enjoy this book so much!
There's a new case to solve and thank god this one is less dangerous and dramatic than before, It was so sweet to watch this two enjoy their pregnancy, also when the time comes for the baby to arrive it was amazing and I melted with them! I enjoy this book so much!
March 11, 2022
4.5
It was great to be back with Sloane and Loch again. This time Sloane is pregnant with Loch's baby and is dealing with the effects of a godly pregnancy.
There's still a case to solve but it is less dramatic and dangerous than before. It was nice to slow down a bit and focus more on the relationship than plot.
Loved how the birth and everything after was handled
It was great to be back with Sloane and Loch again. This time Sloane is pregnant with Loch's baby and is dealing with the effects of a godly pregnancy.
There's still a case to solve but it is less dramatic and dangerous than before. It was nice to slow down a bit and focus more on the relationship than plot.
Loved how the birth and everything after was handled
February 2, 2026
📘4.6→5 stars. 2nd Feb 2026. i was smitten. By what, i dunno, but i was absolutely smitten from the first sentence. We’re already 3 months into the pregnancy and i loved that it’s the main focus of the book which also made this very no/low angst. i’ve read a lot of mpreg where something always feels missing, but this is the only one where i liked almost everything. Esp i liked the story & the chemistry of the couple. Reading this, my knees may have melted. i may have cried happy tears at times.
🔹Story- 5⭐, Characters- 5⭐, Sex- 4⭐, Epilogue- n/a HFN⭐
Thank goodness uncle Gordoth isn’t a villain! He even ends up being the MC of the previous book which i didn’t read, but honestly this series does exposition so well that skipping side books makes you miss nothing. If you’re only following Sloane & Loch, their books are back to back and pick up exactly where they left off, which i really appreciate.
🔹So Sloane is a bit passive in this book which is good bcuz it lets Loch shine. But since we're seeing from his pov, we don't really know how Loch does stuff, like catching the cat, etc. That part maybe be a miss, but i still like the idea. Would’ve loved Loch’s pov on this.
🔹The banter and Loch's antics were the highlights here! LMAO Loch is just too funny!! 😂😂😂
🔹i knew it! Man loves resisting his Godly husband! Hehe
🔹Have i said how much care taking goes on in these books? Cuz it's a ton. It's all what Loch knows. There's a pseudo nest that Loch made for him on the sofa as well. Ubu 🥺
🔹”Thank you” is my fav form of verbal assurance and so it was awesome to see these two indulge so many thankful sayings. There’s also so much of ILUs, i love it when people say it out loud to their partners/family. It’s so so imp to be reminded from time to time that we are loved. Just imho.
🔹There was this bit about Sloane being mindful of not letting his grumpy mood hurt Loch by saying something mean to him bcuz of a slight fumble on the latter's part and i think that says a lot about Sloane’s strength. He didn't let his bad mood control him and it was inspiring honestly. i'm a slave to my mood so definitely i appreciate that.
🔹There’s an Ed, Edd & Eddy reference! Lmao
🔹This has 2 sex acts in the 1st half (given Sloane’s preggo so… fair) and i liked it bcuz they’re really well done! Waaay late after 66% there are 2 sex scenes. Sadly, i didn’t like the 1st one despite it having something i usually love. The 2nd one tho, was extended and so much better. Great reactions from both, great intimacy all very well done. Almost made up for the other one.
🔹Well that was a weird birth? Or rather non birth. Poof! And the baby just magically appeared lol Also, a super easy pregnancy! :D
🔹Having a Godly husband and a god baby sure makes things easier, huh? And being fictional characters also definitely helps! 😃
There were just 2 issues i had:
♦️Um.. still bummed we only get 1 scene with him pregnant and it didn’t land for me. Like… this is their 1 shot. Only once. 😕 It’s preg sex, which i love reading, but i’ve read books that handled it better. This is not bad, just not as impactful. This whole thing annoyed me, even if i still loved the book overall. It dampened the mood and brought the rating down. That said, it’s still one of the better mpreg books out there.
♦️Much of the case happens off page and we're relayed the info by Chase and Merrick. im not sure if i like that aspect. Would've loved it if it were our boys doing the sleuthing. They did do it, but not that thoroughly.
Tropes, tags & sex acts: •Established couple, •human x god (in a ghoul;s body), •mpreg (egg preg), •found family, •devoted husbands, •nose bumps, •nose nuzzling, •make him food, •care taking, •verbal assurances, •funny, •rimming, •tentajob??, •belly bulge, •hand on belly feeling him inside, •DAP, •moaning, •gaping hole, •strict roles Loch /t Sloane /b, •no/low angst, •no breakup, •no om drama, •no cheating, •HFN.
🔹Story- 5⭐, Characters- 5⭐, Sex- 4⭐, Epilogue- n/a HFN⭐
Thank goodness uncle Gordoth isn’t a villain! He even ends up being the MC of the previous book which i didn’t read, but honestly this series does exposition so well that skipping side books makes you miss nothing. If you’re only following Sloane & Loch, their books are back to back and pick up exactly where they left off, which i really appreciate.
🔹So Sloane is a bit passive in this book which is good bcuz it lets Loch shine. But since we're seeing from his pov, we don't really know how Loch does stuff, like catching the cat, etc. That part maybe be a miss, but i still like the idea. Would’ve loved Loch’s pov on this.
🔹The banter and Loch's antics were the highlights here! LMAO Loch is just too funny!! 😂😂😂
“You cannot hold yourself responsible for others’ actions,” Loch insisted. “You’re no more at fault for me pilfering Chase’s badge—”
“You took it again?”
“—than you are for anything my brothers do. And yes, I took it. It’s shiny, and I like it.”
Sloane laughed. He couldn’t help it. Loch was smiling so earnestly, and the heaviness in his chest eased.
🔹i knew it! Man loves resisting his Godly husband! Hehe
“Yes, my sweet Starkiller?”
“We should talk to the deacon’s followers too,” Sloane said firmly as he tried to resist Loch’s advances. It felt good to struggle, especially when he knew he was going to give in.
🔹Have i said how much care taking goes on in these books? Cuz it's a ton. It's all what Loch knows. There's a pseudo nest that Loch made for him on the sofa as well. Ubu 🥺
🔹”Thank you” is my fav form of verbal assurance and so it was awesome to see these two indulge so many thankful sayings. There’s also so much of ILUs, i love it when people say it out loud to their partners/family. It’s so so imp to be reminded from time to time that we are loved. Just imho.
“Thank you for listening, my love.”
“Hey, thank you for listening to me.” Sloane hugged him. “We’re gonna kick ass as parents. We got this. We can handle this crap. We saved the damn world!”
“Twice.”
“Exactly!” Sloane stroked Loch’s tentacles. “You know, somebody once told me we can do anything together.”
“That was me, yes?”
“Yes.”
“Good.”
🔹There was this bit about Sloane being mindful of not letting his grumpy mood hurt Loch by saying something mean to him bcuz of a slight fumble on the latter's part and i think that says a lot about Sloane’s strength. He didn't let his bad mood control him and it was inspiring honestly. i'm a slave to my mood so definitely i appreciate that.
🔹There’s an Ed, Edd & Eddy reference! Lmao
The triplets, Eb, Ebb, and Ebbeth, on the other hand, were spawned directly from Baub’s breast with a mere thought.
🔹This has 2 sex acts in the 1st half (given Sloane’s preggo so… fair) and i liked it bcuz they’re really well done! Waaay late after 66% there are 2 sex scenes. Sadly, i didn’t like the 1st one despite it having something i usually love. The 2nd one tho, was extended and so much better. Great reactions from both, great intimacy all very well done. Almost made up for the other one.
🔹Well that was a weird birth? Or rather non birth. Poof! And the baby just magically appeared lol Also, a super easy pregnancy! :D
“Don’t you tell me to fucking calm down! Our fucking unborn baby vanished, and—” Sloane gasped as something dropped into his lap, and he swore he heard a faint giggle.
It was a sac, dark purple in color and shimmering like the inside of a geode.
🔹Having a Godly husband and a god baby sure makes things easier, huh? And being fictional characters also definitely helps! 😃
“I think she’s making it easy for me.”
There were just 2 issues i had:
♦️Um.. still bummed we only get 1 scene with him pregnant and it didn’t land for me. Like… this is their 1 shot. Only once. 😕 It’s preg sex, which i love reading, but i’ve read books that handled it better. This is not bad, just not as impactful. This whole thing annoyed me, even if i still loved the book overall. It dampened the mood and brought the rating down. That said, it’s still one of the better mpreg books out there.
♦️Much of the case happens off page and we're relayed the info by Chase and Merrick. im not sure if i like that aspect. Would've loved it if it were our boys doing the sleuthing. They did do it, but not that thoroughly.
Tropes, tags & sex acts: •Established couple, •human x god (in a ghoul;s body), •mpreg (egg preg), •found family, •devoted husbands, •nose bumps, •nose nuzzling, •make him food, •care taking, •verbal assurances, •funny, •rimming, •tentajob??, •belly bulge, •hand on belly feeling him inside, •DAP, •moaning, •gaping hole, •strict roles Loch /t Sloane /b, •no/low angst, •no breakup, •no om drama, •no cheating, •HFN.
February 7, 2026
Tropes: mpreg, detailed pregnancy, parenthood, parental abandonment
This one is mostly about Sloane being pregnant and the birth of their baby. It was super cute, with an investigation thrown in, about two pastors of opposing religions dying.
Personally, it was the least favourite of the series so far. It spent a lot of time recapping previous events at the beginning, the pregnancy took up about 80% of the plot, and in general it just felt a little messier than the other books. The crime, clues and investigation didn't really make sense or amount to much.
Again, there was a lot of sex. A lot of it is starting to feel pretty similar, even between books, so I've started skimming the sex, only reading the dialogue to fin when it's over.
I found the secondary characters really interesting. I liked the curiosity of who/what Stoker really is, and about Ell being unusual and Ted's estranged brother.
This story really didn't add anything to the series arc, but it was important because of the pregnancy resolution, so there's that. The only hint of the overall arc was when Alexander popped up at the end, to be directed to Ollie for help.
It'll be interesting to see where the series goes from here.
I'd say this was more of a 4.5, but I've rounded up to 5 for GR.
Favourite Quote:
"It's all right, my love," Loch promised as he took the passenger seat. "We will all be right here for you. This is what family does."
"Thank you," Sloane sniffed.
"Families also do fun things together. Bowling, baseball games, bikini waxes-
"Loch."
"-petty theft. Lots of possibilities."
This one is mostly about Sloane being pregnant and the birth of their baby. It was super cute, with an investigation thrown in, about two pastors of opposing religions dying.
Personally, it was the least favourite of the series so far. It spent a lot of time recapping previous events at the beginning, the pregnancy took up about 80% of the plot, and in general it just felt a little messier than the other books. The crime, clues and investigation didn't really make sense or amount to much.
Again, there was a lot of sex. A lot of it is starting to feel pretty similar, even between books, so I've started skimming the sex, only reading the dialogue to fin when it's over.
I found the secondary characters really interesting. I liked the curiosity of who/what Stoker really is, and about Ell being unusual and Ted's estranged brother.
This story really didn't add anything to the series arc, but it was important because of the pregnancy resolution, so there's that. The only hint of the overall arc was when Alexander popped up at the end, to be directed to Ollie for help.
It'll be interesting to see where the series goes from here.
I'd say this was more of a 4.5, but I've rounded up to 5 for GR.
Favourite Quote:
"It's all right, my love," Loch promised as he took the passenger seat. "We will all be right here for you. This is what family does."
"Thank you," Sloane sniffed.
"Families also do fun things together. Bowling, baseball games, bikini waxes-
"Loch."
"-petty theft. Lots of possibilities."
August 6, 2022
Cute
I really like that even though we keep coming back to Sloane and Loch every other book, K.L. Hiers definitely keeps things fresh. Sloane and Loch are on a missing person's cade which leads them to a hidden world of beings that exist right alongside them that they never knew continued to exist on Aeon. And poor Sloane has to deal with accelerated pregnancy symptoms and delivery to top everything off, poor guy. I would be a little stressed too!
I liked the addition of Stoker, he likes to push Lochs buttons but his gratuitous flirtation with Sloane was actually very humorous, especially when it gets Loch going. A few more teensy tiny puzzle pieces (VERY TINY) fell into place, and this book sets up directly for the next one (which I'm excited for). Spice was ON POINT 🔥
I really like that even though we keep coming back to Sloane and Loch every other book, K.L. Hiers definitely keeps things fresh. Sloane and Loch are on a missing person's cade which leads them to a hidden world of beings that exist right alongside them that they never knew continued to exist on Aeon. And poor Sloane has to deal with accelerated pregnancy symptoms and delivery to top everything off, poor guy. I would be a little stressed too!
I liked the addition of Stoker, he likes to push Lochs buttons but his gratuitous flirtation with Sloane was actually very humorous, especially when it gets Loch going. A few more teensy tiny puzzle pieces (VERY TINY) fell into place, and this book sets up directly for the next one (which I'm excited for). Spice was ON POINT 🔥
August 21, 2023
Sloane and Loch are back in book 5 of the series.
A very pregnant Sloane is trying to solve the murder of not one, but two religious leaders before the whole town erupts into violence. They also need to track down client's missing brother, who's wrapped up in all the mayhem. Along the way they meet Stoker, a supernatural gangster. Neither Loch nor Sloane know quite what Stoker is. But he's definitely powerful. Oh and he's quite the a$$hole too.
I really like Stoker. His complete lack of morals was refreshing. You just never knew what he was going to do but you did know it would benefit him, whatever it was. It was a good, fast paced story. And I always like Loch and Sloane together.
A very pregnant Sloane is trying to solve the murder of not one, but two religious leaders before the whole town erupts into violence. They also need to track down client's missing brother, who's wrapped up in all the mayhem. Along the way they meet Stoker, a supernatural gangster. Neither Loch nor Sloane know quite what Stoker is. But he's definitely powerful. Oh and he's quite the a$$hole too.
I really like Stoker. His complete lack of morals was refreshing. You just never knew what he was going to do but you did know it would benefit him, whatever it was. It was a good, fast paced story. And I always like Loch and Sloane together.
March 22, 2022
Every new book in this series is my favorite one! They keep getting better and better and I fall even more in love with the characters every time we meet them. The sexy times are even sexier, the laughs are even bigger and the mystery gets deeper and deeper. I cannot say enough how excited I was to be meeting Loch and Sloane's sweet little baby!
Hiers takes the opportunity to make something so unique in this series and every book expands this wonderful universe she's created. I'm always hooked from begining to end and I'll never be ready for the series to be over 💜
Hiers takes the opportunity to make something so unique in this series and every book expands this wonderful universe she's created. I'm always hooked from begining to end and I'll never be ready for the series to be over 💜
March 29, 2022
Sloane and Loch continue to pull me in. These two wonderful characters and their fantastical world just keep getting better and better, I loved seeing their family get bigger. Another great addition to this entertaining series.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
April 23, 2024
3.5 stars
Not quite as enjoyable as book 1 or the stories that aren't centered on Sloane and Loch. It seems like their relationship development is solely centered on sex. Lots of sex. Lots and lots... The mystery was a little flimsy, too. Maybe I'll take a break from the series for a bit.
Not quite as enjoyable as book 1 or the stories that aren't centered on Sloane and Loch. It seems like their relationship development is solely centered on sex. Lots of sex. Lots and lots... The mystery was a little flimsy, too. Maybe I'll take a break from the series for a bit.
July 20, 2022
Tree of light. . . As always a fun read.
August 26, 2022
Note to self: Do not read before bedtime because you'll be up half the night turning pages. Not to mention laughing -- been awhile since I'd read the previous book in this series and I'd forgotten how funny a certain Elder God can be, especially when dealing with his mate, other mortals, and various magical entities. But despite my lack of sleep, I was highly entertained. 4 stars.
October 19, 2022
Only this series are my favourites from all this author books. Loch was a funny god and Sloane was a male that has patience like a saint. Together they are a powerful couple
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