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Monster Hunter/Lover #2

Plunder Down Below

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Hi, my name's Mabel and I'm the universe's worst monster hunter.

I mean, it doesn't help that I keep falling in love with them...

This time around, I have been sent to plunder the depths of a fallen city.

There is plenty of treasure to be had, only I need to kill the monster first.

The problem is, I have just found out this tentacled beast is nothing like I was told. He's grumpy but gentle and now he is obsessed with me.

At first, I thought I could never love another since Brugo and I are deliriously happy.

But then Brugo meets him and I realize I might not have to make a choice at all.

Plunder Down Below is the second book in the Monster Hunter/Lover series. If you desire a happily ever after with unbelievably hot monsters and a human who doesn't have to choose as well as plenty of steamy scenes then grab your copy today.

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2023

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Lucee Joie

38 books38 followers
Lucee Joie likes long walks on the beach after dark so that she can gaze at the stars and plan for her own alien abduction. She also likes reading and listening out for things that go bump in the night.

Lucee Joie is the pen name for a popular author who chooses to remain anonymous.

She writes the cocky smut you wanna read!

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Profile Image for Amy Dale.
621 reviews18 followers
July 2, 2023
ARC Review
We jump back into the struggles created in the first book, Mabel the monster hunter is under a curse which means she's physically pulled to go back to an evil king whenever he wants her for another mission. This results in her fighting savagely with her orc love and really hurting him unintentionally. I understand the potency of the curse and how it's great drama but I found it really sad how she treated him, it was pretty unforgivable even if she couldn't help it, but if I was Brugo I'd have dumped her. So it was a rocky start emotionally with the romance being snuffed out and the trust broken for awhile.
But the real reason this book didn't resonate with me was the new character, our kraken man. Reverse Harems and multiple partners are hugely popular right now, so I believe other readers will love this book and have none of my problems, but my brain just can't understand romance with more than one person. Mabel's soulmate is her orc Brugo but suddenly she's utterly compelled to run into the sea and meet this tentacle monster who's also in love with her despite never meeting her. She basically tells Brugo she's going to go cheat on him and leaves him on the beach staring sadly after her. That didn't fly with me. There is much inner dialogue from Mabel about how she's cheating and she feels guilty yet this other guy feels like a soulmate too. Brugo is hurt but can sense the connection between his girl and kraken man and he's hurt but somehow accepting.
There's a Lot of steam in this book, tons of tentacle action, it's hugely steamy and well written, but because she was cheating it didn't affect me at all.

Eventually they all meet and become a MFM arrangement and agree to share. Now it's not cheating and the spice hits another level and there's lots of it for the rest of the book, inbetween avoiding bad guys it's pure smut. But my monogamous brain just doesn't let me enjoy it. I even tried imagining two of my biggest crushes and I still wanted to crawl out of my skin at the idea of 2 guys touching me at once. 😂 But this is fantastic news for readers who love RH and multi partner stories!! If you like that, this book is so spicy and so full of steam, it'll be your new favourite! (Just read book one, Accidentally Orc-ward first.) The guys are both very loving and tender with her, there's not a sweet guy and a dark rough guy, it's basically two cinnamon rolls.

The series is set to continue with another monster joining the harem in each book, hinting at MM content next time, so if you're into that keep an eye out!
The book and the writing is perfectly good, it's just not my cup of tea.
Profile Image for Nicole  Henderson.
1,455 reviews22 followers
September 8, 2023
Mabel is back still with Brugo. They need to get further away from King Gilberd. The pull is becoming unbearable. Brugo is not handling the things Mabel does and says well when under the curse. They have found something that helps. What they need now is money. Alverline is calling to Mabel and she is not sure why. The town is in search of a monster hunter to rid the of a Kraken.

Zeklan is half kraken, half human. He is cursed but something else is keeping him in Alverline. She is coming. He can feel her getting near. As soon as Mabel jumps in the water, he goes to her. The connection is instant and they do not waste any time. How will Brugo feel about this new addition? Their duo has become a trio in the blink of an eye.

That's not all. We get a visit from an old friend thought to be dead. Will he finally take Mabel back to the kingdom where she belongs? This new trio will have to think fast to get out of this mess. Did I forget to mention that orcs are not the strongest swimmers. Is he too much of a hinderance for the group? As always Lucee keeps it steamy and action-packed. I am really enjoying this series. The books move fast and will have readers begging for more.
Profile Image for XxLaVampiresaAlexisxX.
1,158 reviews74 followers
October 8, 2023
Plunder down below is the second book in the Monster Hunter/Lover series. This cannot be read as a standalone. Accidentally Orc-ward must be read first.

Mabel is cursed in more ways than one. She not only a monster hunter, for a tyrant king, but she ALWAYS ends up falling head over heels for those she is contracted to unalive.

This is such a fun series! We met Brugo, the orc, in the first book. The pull between him and Mabel is absolutely undeniable. Now we have Zeklan, a half kraken, half human hybrid. He can feel a connection and sense when Mabel is near. Normally, the RH books I read, they are somewhat already established. This series feels so unique and with each book, there's a new guy/monster that's added. I guess the plus side to King Gilberd, he's indirectly a match maker 😅.

ANNNYWAYS, I highly recommend this if you are into high fantasy/monster RH. I definitely can't wait for the book
Profile Image for Library.of.linds.
692 reviews31 followers
August 26, 2023
This is book two of Mabel the monster hunter series.

We pick up where book one left off. Mabel and Brugo have set out to find his cousin so he can apologize for what happened to her. The farther away from the kingdom they get the harder the pull for Mabel to go back to her king.

To keep up their journey, Mabel takes on another job to hunt down a massive kraken.
Will she be able to complete the job or will she fall in love with this monster too? What about Brugo??

The ending hints that there will be more in the series and I seriously hope there are. I didn’t think monster peen would be my cup of tea, but I am obsessed!!

This time the triple POV makes the story that much more compelling. 🥰


Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Profile Image for Rosa Dunahue.
1,352 reviews26 followers
September 19, 2023
We pick up from the first book. Mabel and Brugo are still on the run from the king as she tries to keep herself from the pull of the king’s curse. Things will get a little crazy as they process to Alverline, the town she fells pulled to. Zeklan has be waiting for his mate for years and feels the pull of her nearby. Mabel has an instant connection to him from first sight. But everyone is in jeopardy when someone from their past comes after them. Will their love survive this bump in the road and if they do what happens next in their adventure?
Profile Image for Jennifer Soppe.
2,251 reviews13 followers
September 7, 2023
A steamy follow up monster romance read

Mabel, a magically altered human, and Brugo, an Orc, are running from the curse that Mabel has been under for longer than a regular lifespan. As the story progresses they try to escape to a farther place, as they get closer they slow their pace, and delving in to the problem may cause them to lose their space. Plunder Down Below is a steamy follow up monster romance read that still does not have Mabel reaching a happy ever after.

I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Profile Image for Dusty Shirley.
946 reviews11 followers
September 17, 2023
Tantacle heaven

If you are all about tentacles and slippery slime. This is the ride for you. Bruno and Mabel meet another piece of their puzzle while she’s supposed to be unaliving him. The moment they sensed each other they knew they were somehow destined. Can’t wait to find out how this journey continues
Profile Image for Beverly.
276 reviews4 followers
September 4, 2023
It's not a bad read. It's definitely a ton of really good smut. The storyline is a bit drawn out, making it a bit dryer than her first book. If I had to choose as of right now, I would choose her first book. It's still worth seeing where she is taking the harem.
787 reviews3 followers
September 1, 2023
Such a good book!

Wow! This book was full of adventure, drama, fated mates and of course more monsters having all kinds of bedroom activities all over the place!
1,592 reviews21 followers
September 7, 2023
Mabel

Mabel is a lucky monster hunter. She's attempting to escape the king with her orc and comes across a kraken. They immediately know that they're meant for each other as well. This is a fun book with lots of action.

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Profile Image for Gail Williams.
433 reviews19 followers
September 6, 2023
Oh Mabel, you greedy woman 😂.
The story is full of intrigue, getting curiouser and curiouser as new characters come in.
It’s an enjoyable read with a good amount of sizzle in the mix. Can’t wait for book 3.
Profile Image for Emily.
370 reviews16 followers
September 12, 2023
If you thought Mabel's inability to kill a monster and instead fall if love with him in the first book was fun to read, this book continues down that trend of her being quite possibly the worst monster hunter on the planet!

We pick right up from where we left off in Accidentally Ora-Ware, which I personally loved to see. There were not any moment missing or time jumps that sometimes confuse me more as a reader than they do to help the overall story.

I loved the new introduction of a second love interest for Mabel in the form of Zeklan. How that was portrayed in the book was really fun to read and I think what made it even more interesting is just how drawn Mabel was to him, even before she met him. I think it was really fun to see her reaction to the strong pull not having any explanation to it and even more interesting to see Brugo's reaction to this unexplained draw. Factor in when both Zeklan and Brugo finally meet and you get some really tense, really fun moments between these two where the fight for Mabel affection at times may be on the line. Add in the threat from an old friend on behalf of the king and you have tension and action that keeps you hooked and entertained.

The chemistry between all three is really fun to read and the spice level is off the charts. Mabel is still fighting her pull back to the King and it seems the only way for that to be dulled down is through spicy activities, which lead to some VERY hot and heavy scenes, so if heavy amounts of spice and multiple partners is not your thing, this is certainly a book you should stay away from.

This story isn't over yet and it will certainly be interesting to see just where Mabel and her lovers (old any maybe even some new ones) go from here. I for one can't wait to see if the connection between them will be enough to finally free her from the King's clutches and give her the happily ever after she has been denied for so long.
Profile Image for Charlene Alana  Henderson .
1,225 reviews34 followers
September 21, 2023
Mabel the monster hunter is under a curse which means she's physically pulled to go back to an evil king whenever he wants her for another mission.

In this book we pick up where book one left off. Mabel and Brugo have set out to find his sister so he can apologize for what happened to her., They also want as far away from the king as possible so they can be free to live the life they want and deserve ,but to keep up their journey, Mabel takes on another job to hunt down a massive kraken. They need the money to get by, the universe has other plans and wants to throw another love in the mix for Mabel, Will she be able to complete the job or will she fall in love with this monster too? And what will happen with Brugo? Do they all get a happy ever after together?

There's a Lot of steam in this book, tons of tentacle action, it's hugely steamy. I'm still team brugo but damn this book was something else 🥵🔥 highly recommend reading them. Can't wait to see who or what is next.
Profile Image for Missy.
243 reviews2 followers
July 5, 2023
Poor Mabel. All she wants to do is retire and love on her orc. Is that too much to ask? Maybe buy property along the seashore, have a few kids, and all the bliss that comes from having a family? Apparently, yes! It is.

This book picks up where the last one left off, with Mable and her orc moving further away from the king, hoping his hold on her will break. Along the journey, there are a few hurtful words thrown when the king’s hold grabs her harder than ever, but they figure out something that can help break that hold.

Amidst the challenges, a new and intriguing character enters the picture—a man/Kraken hybrid with many tentacles. Mabel finds herself drawn to him; despite the complexities, it brings to her already complicated life.
Profile Image for Kellie Nylund.
237 reviews
July 5, 2023
I did enjoy this as much as Accidentally Orc-ward. I thought it was interesting that her curse is brought up a lot as in the pull she has to go back to King Gilbert. I can’t wait to learn more about that in future books. Another thing that was interesting was that she can sense when she won’t be able to successfully complete her task as a monster hunter, I’m curious how many more will she have.

I enjoyed her with Brugo and now we get Zeklan, our kraken, into the mix. I’m curious on where their relationship will go but I have a feeling the next one will be funny due to the epilogue.

I highly recommend checking out this series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
2,368 reviews12 followers
July 6, 2023
This second enjoyable story in this series about Mabel the monster hunter and her adventure with Zeklan, our kraken. This is a quirky romance story that was a delight to read. Mabel gets summon by her curse to hunt and Bruno joins her. They are drawn to a cave by the sea. Zeklan senses Mabel approaching his mate, he also senses that like him that she's cursed, but will his mate be his salvation or doom? I loved the characters, and the storyline with its drama and romance that simmers between them was an engaging read in this copy I'd received and volunteer to review.
3,223 reviews25 followers
July 7, 2023
Brugo must prevent Mabel from responing to the King's call.
Mabel is a monster hunter and travels with Brugo her Orc companion but when she hears the King's call she is overcome by the need to goto the King. Brugo struggles with her finally chaining them together. They hed to a townon the coast where they have offered a bounty to get rid of the Kraken that takes their livestock. Mabel soon senses him and knows she will not be killing him.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Amanda J.
534 reviews6 followers
July 7, 2023
This book was a good read! It had hot spice, tentacles, an orc, and a monster hunter....hehehe. If you're thinking about how tentacles would fit into this mix and where would they would even go, then this is your book....lol. Cause let me tell you, it gets hot and you will be jealous. The storyline was full drama, romance, emotional rollercoasters, and action; so if you're into that, then grab this book. My only downside is that I am waiting for book 3.
1,578 reviews22 followers
July 17, 2023
Well written, full of drama, steam, intrigue and magic. Mable has been again sent to defeat an enemy of the King, who uses magic on her to keep her doing what he wants her to do. Mable's boyfriend from book 1 isn't happy that Mable finds him attractive. What's a girl to do with 2 sexy men in her life. What's to happen in book 3, can't wait. Would recommend.
I am an ARC and leave an unbiased, honest review.
Profile Image for Raina.
4,200 reviews34 followers
July 19, 2023
Book two continues the tale of Mabel. The first book brought us Mabel as she hunted a certain orc. Book two brings us both them as they try to find a way out of the curse that Mabel has been under. She is still a monster hunter and kraken seems to be a problem for a small town. But not all monsters are what you think. The story does get pretty hot as it is a why choose story. There is no cheating.
Profile Image for Jaime Cantrell.
593 reviews14 followers
September 2, 2023
Plunder Down Below is book two in the Monster Hunter series by Lucee Joie. It continues to take us on Mable’s journey. Again, I love the chemistry between Mabel and Brugo, however, we get to meet another monster, Zeklan. The chemistry between all three is so palatable. I really enjoyed this book, and I can’t wait for more! Monstersluts y’all need this series!

As always please be aware of the trigger warnings because what I like you may not.
Happy Reading!!
Profile Image for Sandra Sanches.
678 reviews21 followers
June 19, 2023
This is the second book of this series,that follows Mabel path as she meets Zeklan,the half kraken,half human and falls in love ,while Brugo struggles with insecurities .Meanwhile she keeps feeling the pull of the curse and still can't remenber the face of the warlock who cursed her.
Praise to Lucee Joie for this series,a tale of love and lust with some triggers but also funny and scorching hot!
Profile Image for Esmeralda Silva Tenazinha.
1,052 reviews16 followers
July 4, 2023
Mabel, Brugo and Zeklan
Mabel really is the worst Monster Hunter... In book One She falls for her bounty, Brugo and now our Kraken is on the menu too. The curse is just something that I think we Will understand more on the future, maybe the evil King has something he wants more from her... Maybe he wants her to find her mates and not to Kiko them? Not sure ter. Still it's very enjoyable to read.
996 reviews4 followers
June 25, 2023
This is the second book innthe series. Personally I enjoyed the first one more but there is an intriguing end that does make me want to read the next one.

I read this book as an ARC in exchange of my honest review.
Profile Image for Ms. Jynx.
Author 31 books19 followers
August 19, 2023
If you love monster hunters who fall in love with the monsters instead of hunting them this series is for you. Mabel first found her ork and now her kraken that she is supposed to be hunting according to her king, she is second guessing her feelings and comes to find out she can have both...
Profile Image for Arielle stahl.
733 reviews10 followers
September 5, 2023
This is the second story in the series and we follow more along with Mabel and her mythical creature lovers. There is a lot of spice and sharing involved. I couldn't put this down once I started reading it and some parts made me Blush.
Profile Image for Neshaisabookworm’s Book Review.
849 reviews62 followers
September 11, 2023
Even more wild than book one

Wtaf did I just read and why did I like it so much????

Never in my life would I think that one of my favorite heroes in a romance novel would be a Kraken but here I am loving him!

Somehow Lucee Joie keeps making me fall for these monsters!
Profile Image for BobbiJo.
805 reviews
November 3, 2024
Great second book

This was another good quick read, though slightly longer than the first book. Lots of spice to be had.

First part of the book had my heart breaking for Brugo, I’m really looking forward to them breaking the curse.
4,497 reviews24 followers
July 3, 2023
This book has an entertaining storyline, I can't wait to read the next book as this one ended on a cliffhanger. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
346 reviews5 followers
July 6, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this novel very well written page turner great characters great storyline great novel
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