Asterion

Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld #21

by C.D. Gorri, Gina Kincade (Foreword), J.J. King (Illustrator)

He’s a bull in a china shop, but she’s not taking any crap!

Fanny Meyers’ name is the butt of every joke in the Underworld—pun intended. Wanting to advertise her pottery shop, Kilning It, Fanny decides to sponsor a night of Speed Dating at the Underworld Café. After all, her place is just the thing for second dates, offering couples’ classes in the art of ceramics crafting.

It all seems like a great idea until the two females who run it want her as a client! Can this half-Demon Witch survive a night of Speed Dating with some of the Underworld’s randiest denizens?

Asterion is a former Prince of Crete, and he’s searching for his mate. But this bullheaded Shifter is a tough sell. After all, he does not like movies, hates games—especially mazes—and he loathes loud music of any kind.

Can a spoiled Shifter prince and a Witchy artist with a bad attitude fall in love in this steamy paranormal romance tale?

Asterion is book twenty-one in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world series, filled with saucy half-Demon Witches, brazen Bull Shifters, and more.

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2023

About the author

C.D. Gorri is a USA Today Bestselling author of steamy contemporary & paranormal romance & urban fantasy.

She is the creator of the Grazi Kelly Universe.

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An avid reader with a profound love for books and literature, when she is not writing or taking care of her family, she can usually be found with a book or tablet in hand. C.D. lives in her home state of New Jersey where many of her characters or stories are based. Her tales are fast paced yet detailed with satisfying conclusions.

If you enjoy powerful heroines and loyal heroes who face relatable problems in both contemporary and supernatural settings, journey into C.D. Gorri's Universe today.

You will find sassy, curvy heroines and sexy, love-driven heroes who find their HEAs between the pages. Werewolves, Bears, Dragons, Tigers, Witches, Romani, Lynxes, Foxes, Thunderbirds, Vampires, and many more Shifters and supernatural creatures dwell within her worlds. The most important thing is every mate in this universe is fated, loyal, and true lovers always get their happily-ever-afters.

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Reviews

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book twenty one of the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld and the main characters are potter Fanny Meyers and Asterion, the former Prince of Crete and the Minotaur. He has been imprisoned for centuries for something he never did and after his prison guard died, he found the key to the labyrinth he was imprisoned in and managed to get out. He has come to the Underworld, having heard of the speed dating events at the Underworld Café and wanting to finally have someone in his life! It has been a lonely time in his labyrinth, beign offered sacrifices to eat and constantly having to refuse them, because duh, he’s a bull! Fanny has spent most of her life up top in the human world and got fed up of the noise and chaos, especially with her own magic, being a mix of witch and fire demon. She settled on a derelict spot at the outskirts of the town, which has been rapidly expanding, with all the newcomers and new businesses, as well as all the fated mates beign paired from the speed dating events. As well as making pottery objects to sell, she also teaches pottery to others, with a big draw for couples to undertake a second date lesson in her workshops. Asterion was in his Cretan Bull form when he spotted her from the top of the hill he had travelled to and his bull seemed to be particularly interested in the woman he could see. His bull charges down the hill and builds up quite a speed, leaving him unable to stop as Fanny suddenly realises he is heading straight towards her buildings and although he tries to stop, he can’t!

It certainly isn’t a great start for the pair and Asterion has no money to make recompense and wants to get on his way, so he can find his mate! Not something Fanny will just let him walk away from. A deal is struck and he ends up working to repair the damages, whilst Fanny helps him acclimatise to the Underworld and the modern world. The two ladies running the speed dating events take Fanny’s offer to sponsor a night as a desire to get her added to the invite list for the next event and she finds herself unable to refuse. She doesn’t believe in fated mates and knows she will never have one, with her heritage. She also gets enough stick because of her first name and Asterion sees how upset she gets when others make a point of telling her a joke, as if she has never heard it before! Whilst their start wasn’t the greatest, they have come to like and admire the other, as he works to right his mistake and Fanny gets used to having him around. Arachne’s specialist shifter clothing comes in handy for Asterion, but they both get an outfit for the speed dating event and hers leaves Asterion star struck. He had been helped to get to the event and to where he is now, but he can’t stand the thought of anyone else ending up dating Fanny! His one track mind and jealousy soon have him in trouble again, but at least he manages to restrain his bull this time. Words are spoken but not allowed to be fully explained, leaving misunderstandings and possible broken hearts. But fear not, these stories always have a HEA ending and this pair will shortly find theirs! Another interesting read in the speed dating Underworld, with unusual characters and the struggles of everyday life impacting on finding love, even for the most powerful of people. I look forward to reading many more of this series. They never fail to make you smile and even laugh, making them easy reads each time. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 21st book in the “Speed Dating With The Denizens Of The Underworld Series”. It was such a great treat to get Asterion that was written by C.D. Gorri. I have read many books by C.D. and I must say that I have enjoyed what I have read. Asterion a shifter Minotaur and the former Prince of Crete and he is looking for his fated mate. Asterion is at the speed dating at the Underworld Café; he does not like music, movies, games etc. but yet he finds himself at the Underworld Café. Fanny is a witch and she has a pottery shop. I so loved the camaraderie between Asterion and Fanny these two are great together. She is sponsoring a night at the Underworld Cafe to advertise her pottery shop.
Want to find out more about Speed Dating at the Underworld and what happens with Asterion and Fanny pick up your copy today. You will not be disappointed.

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[Manuela Molteni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine a monster from the mythology, THE Minotaur, the one and only, our legendary bull, landing full force in his bull form on the finest Underworld pottery shop – literally! There you have Asterion, Prince of Crete, gorgeous shifter, recently freed from his lifelong prison, with his plans to move to the Underworld, participate in the famous Speed Dating at the DeLux Café, finding a mate and live happily ever after. Until he meets Fanny Meyers, half-Demon Witch, and owner of the above mentioned pottery shop. This book, the #21 in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series, is hilarious, quick-paced, with engaging characters, easy to read, and I could not stop reading. If you are familiar with the “Speed Dating” series, you know what I mean. If not, go grab it girl, you’ll enjoy the ride. 100% recommended.

[Bookworm Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asterion is finally free from the labyrinth. Now all he wants to do is find a mate and settle down. However when he first arrives in the underworld his bull is so excited to be free he smashes into local witch/half demon, Fanny's pottery shop. So having got off to a bad start, Asterion is determined to make good and he sets about sorting the damage. He asks Fanny to help him find his mate. Fanny knows that being half witch/half demon she is destined to never have a mate but this does not stop her from falling for the big bullheaded Prince. How will she cope when he does find his mate? Do not despair as with all great love stories (and this series is full of them), Asterion and Fanny do find their HEA and the journey to get there is a great story.
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[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another highly enjoyable story in this series that's about Asterion a prince bull shifter/Minotaur and Fanny Meyers a half demon and witch. Fanny decides to promote her business Kilning It at the speed dating event by offering couples pottery classes, only Eve and Aphrodite have a provision, participate in the speed dating event. Asterion who has been wandering in the labyrinth is now free and is looking forward to his new life in the Underworld. He yearns for a mate and hears about the speed dating event. Looking for Aphrodite he plunges into Fanny's store drawn toward her. Asterion promises to fix her store while he stays with her in a spare room. What occurs afterward is an engaging story with humor and steamy romance as Asterion and Fanny explore their attraction. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tyrene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Asterion was finally able to leave his prison, the Labyrinth. He was ready to settle down and find his mate. He decided he would try the speed dating event at the Underworld Cafe. Fanny Meyers a pottery shop owner in the Underworld. That was until a certain Bull decided to crash into her life, in more ways than one. This is an amazing series of book. C.D. Gorri is a talented author who knows how to write a great story. I highly recommend you read this story. I couldn't put it down. I love when a author has the ability to make you laugh or even cry as you read a story. That is a true sign of a amazing author! Read it you will not be disappointed!!!.

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[Fay J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asterion has suddenly found himself free. Free of the labyrinth, free of the sycophants and free of the only life that he has ever known. What he wants above all now is a mate, someone who will love him and be with him always. Someone who sees him for himself not just the outward appearance. It was all going well until he became the bull in the chinashop, literally. Fanny is not amused when her entire shop is devastated by a huge, handsome, muscled and naked god. Just great! Luckily he is not as cocky as he first appeared to be and he offers to fix all that he broke. The time she spends with him the more she realises that he is nothing like she first thought. Now he has asked for help for when he finds his mate. Can she do that for him and still protect her heart?

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fanny is a witch who owns a pottery shop in the Underworld and ends up at the Speed Dating at the Underworld Cafe. Asterion is a shifter Minotaur and a former Prince of Crete who's looking for his fated mate. He ends up at the speed dating Underworld Cafe and crashes into Fanny, who's half demon / half witch, and literally is the "bull" in the china shop. These two are so funny and even though Fanny is attracted to Asterion she doesn't think that he's her mate. She decides to help him with finding his mate when it finally clicks that they belong together. I loved this story and the series is something that I highly recommend.

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[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

​Speed Dating With the Denizens of the Underworld is one of my favorite series. Asterion is the Minotaur, the Cretan Bull, and he's just escaped from the labyrinth. Now all he wants is to find a mate, someone to love and to have a family and a home. Fanny Meyers is a pottery shop owner in the Underworld and Asterion is drawn to her scent and comes crashing into her store. He promises to help her rebuild while he stays in a spare room. This story is hilarious, witty and irreverent, a perfect addition to the series.

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[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

His name is Asterion and he is a shifter minotaur. Fanny is her name and she is a demon witch who's name inspires everyone to tell a butt joke. Not cool! Asterion is looking for his mate but sometimes you can't see what is in front of you. Together they are the cutest, strongest, sweetest, hottest, sexiest couple ever, and they don't even realize it. I loved this story. Hot and steamy and once started you can't stop reading. Loved it.

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[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great underworld speed dating story! A Minotaur in the underworld and he does the typical bull in a china shop deal and makes a mess of meeting Fanny and other denizens of the underworld. Things go wonky before everything works itself out. These two mate are a bit bull headed before they realize who they are to each other. These adventures are dream worthy and inspiring! Just let go, be yourself and amazing things will happen!
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[Sondra Olbrias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asterion is finally free of his prison and now wants to find a mate to live the rest of his life with. So he heads to the underworld where he her about the speed dating run by goddesses. Fanny just wants to live peacefully running her pottery shop. But a giant bull demolished her place claiming it's her fault for wearing fuchsia. Despite the anger she is highly attracted to him and he feels as if she is his.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minotaur shifter, Asterion, finally escapes his centuries long captivity and makes his way to the underworld to find his mate at the DeLux Cafes speed dating event only to crash into Fanny’s pottery shop. Half witch/demon Fanny is furious with him. As they spend more time together their feelings grow but Fanny doesn’t think she has a mate and Asterion is looking for his! Hot, steamy, hilarious, fun story with amazing chemistry and a wonderful journey to a beautiful HEA.

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[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable quick read. I love how Asterion and Fanny meet, such a cute part of their romance. I would definitely be frustrated if I were her, but Asterion is so set on fixing everything. Asterion wants to meet his fated mate and is struggling with the world a bit, because he has been so removed from it and asks Fanny to help him. He is so sweet and loving, I truly enjoyed the characters. The book was a cute romance with some humor. I recommend you meet Asterion and Fanny and see how they find happiness. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cynthia Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book 21 of Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld starring Asterion former Prince of Crete and Fanny Meyers half-Demon Witch. OMG this one is a hoot, I loved how these two meet and all the little drama Asterion causes and Fanny is down right funny in her anger. I loved this sweet love story.

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[Killeena Savola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was funny, had me laughing with the humor the author put in here. Definitely a good read. I loved Fanny with her dual sides. She shy but feisty and with Asterion she takes nothing from him. Asterion is free and knows nothing of the modern times, but one thing he is certain of is a mate. These two have a lot to learn but time will tell.

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[StormEnchantra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bull in A China Shop
I loved the book. I had several laughs the banter is fabulous between Fanny & Asterion and even their inner thoughts. For some reason although it's true the old saying kept coming back to me. Perhaps it has to do with Asterion trying to find a life outside the maze. Regardless you don't want to miss the latest in the Speed Dating series! It's got everything you want.

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[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good! Asterion Our shifter prince Minotaur free from his Labyrinth prison, joins the speed dating evening cause he’s searching for his mate. He is a little fussy though, doesn’t like music, doesn’t like games but he does like Fanny our half demon, witchy artist who’s sponsoring the dating event at the underworld cafe. Literally crashing into her world, this made me laugh in places, made me swoon in others as this fantastic couples comes together in this hot and steamy read.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asterion lived a sheltered life. He has no experience with women. Looking for his fated mate, he decides to go to a speed dating event. Fanny is a half demon and half witch. She's attracted to Asterion but doesn't think he's her mate. She agrees to help him but in the process, they realized they belong together. I very much enjoyed reading this story!.

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[Tara Heilman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course, I love everything that Ms. Gorri writes. But I'm really enjoying these characters of the Underworld. Asterion was such a big, awkward, but loveable man/shifter. His clumsiness around Fanny was so precious. And Fanny thinking she would be alone forever, was almost heartbreaking. Little did they know fate had so much more in store for them. This was another hit for the author and the series.

[Tahnia Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asterion is finally out of his maze with the death of his "servant". He travels as far as he needs to in order to attend the Speed-Dating event hoping he will meet his destined mate. When Asterion barrels into Fanny's pottery shop, it turns into a done deal. This story has plenty of romance and steam, ending in a HEA. Very highly recommended.

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[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asterion is finally free of the maze where he and his Minotaur were kept captive for centuries. His goal is to go to the Underworld and find his mate at speed dating. Along the way he meets Fanny, a half demon, half witch sculptor and his path changes. They’re great characters and a wonderful couple. It was also fun to see Arachne and Jara again.

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[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this speed dating series! This was a great addition to it! Asterion and Fanny are quite the characters! They really work and made such a great couple! This was a very sweet story and very enjoyable! Definitely recommend this and the whole series!.

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[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a pair! I love this underworld story about a Witch and a Minotuar finding each other in this fantastic story. There is quite a bit of push and pull between these two, but it just makes it more interesting. Great Story! I Loved It!!! No Spoilers!.

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[Jenn H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will have you laughing at all the bull in a China shop and butt-end humour. However, that doesn’t take away from the slow burn that happens between Fanny and Asterion. Another great book for this world!!.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 21 in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series a well written story that held my interest. Half-Demon Witch and artist Fanny Meyers and Asterion, the Minotaur's story. It held my interest as these two with twists and turns made their happy ending happen. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asterion, the minotaur, is finally free from the maze. Him and Fanny make for a cute and sweet couple that has great chemistry. There is so much humor, it had me rolling in laughter at times. This is a very fun and entertaining contribution to the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series.

[Ash J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and really liked both characters. Fanny and Asterion were both kind but also simple in their thinking. I loved how they took so long to figure out that they were fated mates. The story was exciting, funny, and steamy. Can't wait for the next one!.

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[Irene Talbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book #21 in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series. It's a fast-paced and standalone book that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
This is a story about a H, a shifter minotaur and former Prince of Crete who crashes into a half demon/half witch (h) quite literally at the speed dating event at the Underworld Cafe.
Read to find out what happens.

[Vanessa Leighton · Rating 5 out of 5]

With witty banter and entertaining situations this is one not to be missed. The characters were well thought out and I loved the way the author gave them such personality. Each of these books that I have read have been unique and entertaining from start to finish and im happy to report this one is exactly what I hoped for.