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Inked by the Ithaqua by Wendi Gogh -
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

The first chapter of the novella Inked by the Ithaqua, which I have read previously and devoured.

Ilian is a renowned tattoo artist - and Ithaqua. Zhuloyia is a human fan, who wins a competition to receive an all expenses paid trip to Russia to receive a custom, one of a kind tattoo from Ilian. However, with the design he imparts part of himself.

Given to the Sasquatch by Sue Mercury -
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5

Human x Sasquatch
Fated Mates

A short, but fun short story, it was definitely reminiscent of IPB

Brenna is an escaped convict - her cousin has helped to hide her, the catch being she must mate one of the tribe members. When Karm scents her knows she is meant to be his forever.

The Price by Miranda Sapphire - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Human Witch x Istarii (Otherwordly Demon)
He would commit ANY and ALL kinds of atrocities for her


Ideal for fans of The Duskwalker Brides series.

This one was fun, the spice was perfection and the plot was reasonably well fleshed out for such a short story.

Only One Bed Roll by Kate Prior
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Halfling x Orc
Fated Mates

I loooooved this one so much! Rife with adventure, spice and delightful plot twists. Perfect for fans of D&D.

Bianca is a Halfling travelling with a performing troupe, while gathering she comes across Tanis an Orc who saves her from danger and bugs.

One Night with the Yeti by Ivy Tempest - ⭐️/5

Yeti/Human

The concept was intriguing but the writing style and characters were shallow and rather juvenile. The sex scene was uncomfortable and cringey.

18 year old, Blanca is on a ski trip to the Himalayas with her high school snowboarding team. When she ends up stranded and injured on the mountain she is saved by Bohdi, a yeti who craves adventure

Caned by Krampus by Eve L. Hart

Krampus x Christmas Elf

⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5

THE SPICE WAS SPICING. I honestly would have read 20 MORE chapters.

We never learn her name, but the fmc is a Christmas elf. Christmas elves are meant to be chaste and innocent. But she has more carnal desires… ones that lead her to feel guilty and as a result lure Krampus.

The Yule Log (in Jör’s Lederhosen) by C Rochelle

⭐️.75/5

Norse Mythos
Polyamorous Throuple

This one was difficult to follow/understand what was truly going on. Potentially because I’ve never read the authors work before but also because it jumps into the “plot” with no explanation.

Not plot just vibes/smut

Cold Nights in a Warm Cave by B C King & Phantom Dame - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Part Bear/Part Man x Human FMC

Plus size representation!

This one was SO cute - my favourite so far! Some language/wording was a bit cringey but still fun!

Olivia is seeking an alliance with the Bärvolk. However when she is saved by an anomaly within his tribe, Vetch, she will get more than she bargained for

Worshipped by the Werewolf by Ami Wright
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I really enjoyed this one!

Werewolf x Witch
Reverse Dom/Sub dynamic

Caitlyn is running from her past. After a one night stand with Maurice she fled, after all being with her - loving her, isn’t safe. But now she is back and Maurice has been suffering through heats without her. He is determined to make his mate stay this time.

Yuletides and Yetis by Alisha Williams & Cassie Lein - ⭐️⭐️/5

MM monster/human romance.

The writing style and characters’ internal monologue was cringey. There was minimal development and it was wayyyy to short to have any real substance in terms of their relationship.