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Monstrous Meet Cutes #4
Bossed by the Boggart
BOSSED BY A MONSTER—sounds overbearing, right?It is, and this guy’s not just any monster. He’s a Boggart—the literal being of nightmares—and I swear his sole mission in life is to make mine a bad dream come true.
Every time I turn around, he’s there.
Bedazzling me.
Bewitching me.
Befriending me.
.....
More to come!
Every time I turn around, he’s there.
Bedazzling me.
Bewitching me.
Befriending me.
.....
More to come!
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2024
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About the author
Wendi Guff
13 books347 followersWendi Guff is a twenty-something free spirit who writes to the beat of the Monster Mash.
She loves feisty FMCs, sweet but dominant MCs, and of course, happily ever afters.
When she’s not writing, Wendi likes to read Mary Shelley (her favorite monster author) and watch The Office.
She loves feisty FMCs, sweet but dominant MCs, and of course, happily ever afters.
When she’s not writing, Wendi likes to read Mary Shelley (her favorite monster author) and watch The Office.
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May 29, 2024
I've read two books in this series previously and like with those I loved the book. Each book and couple is very diffrent bit has their similarities. I was really enjoying the banter and romance between the two but the ending ruined it for me. The problem didn't start until very late in the book which is way to late to introduce a plot drama in my opinion and it just got resolved in a very uncomfortable way. A little magic and poff the issue was gone. Which just felt very weird.
March 7, 2024
Not My Cup of Tea
To be fair, I did read the forward. I knew the main protagonist was trans. Whatever, love is love, sign me up for sexy monster time! That was not this. This was a depressing morass of melodrama. And although spice was present, if I have to look up anatomy and terms I’m not familiar with, it kills it. I had to go down a rabbit hole on the internet that my browser history may never recover from.
The plot worried me. Can we even talk about the massive issues in every. single. relationship the FMC has? I would consider the balance of power btw FMC and MMC to be unconscionable. FMC even says all the reasons it’s not healthy! FMC lies to son and even when outed, continues to lie. Until when? Forever?! FMC and her family, FMC and toxic Ex, FMC and coworkers and babysitting neighbor. Even the MMC gets in on this either an implied unhealthy sad backstory with his own family.
And the ending? After all that melodrama? All those relationships just miraculously repair all at once? For no real reason except “boggart magic”? Come on! I love a good HEA but this made me roll my eyes.
To be fair, I did read the forward. I knew the main protagonist was trans. Whatever, love is love, sign me up for sexy monster time! That was not this. This was a depressing morass of melodrama. And although spice was present, if I have to look up anatomy and terms I’m not familiar with, it kills it. I had to go down a rabbit hole on the internet that my browser history may never recover from.
The plot worried me. Can we even talk about the massive issues in every. single. relationship the FMC has? I would consider the balance of power btw FMC and MMC to be unconscionable. FMC even says all the reasons it’s not healthy! FMC lies to son and even when outed, continues to lie. Until when? Forever?! FMC and her family, FMC and toxic Ex, FMC and coworkers and babysitting neighbor. Even the MMC gets in on this either an implied unhealthy sad backstory with his own family.
And the ending? After all that melodrama? All those relationships just miraculously repair all at once? For no real reason except “boggart magic”? Come on! I love a good HEA but this made me roll my eyes.
March 27, 2024
This was ok, but not my cup of tea. The big ick part was how everything (including her abusive ex) was magically fixed by Boggart magic. Wtf??
April 14, 2024
3.5 rounded up.
Alright, I did really enjoy this story.
I've liked most of the monstrous meet cute series, but I can also say that I understand others frustrations.
Bash and Wyn are co workers, more specifically he's her boss.
Wyn is a trans woman who is strong, fierce, and holds her own. She puts her all in her job, and Bash recognizes that. Sadly, all of his attempts to converse with Wyn were taken as him putting her down or targeting her.
The misunderstandings get resolved, and a bet is formed. The stakes? A gender neutral bathroom, or a kiss.
Throw together Wyn's hesitancy to let anyone in due to her secret, her horrible ex and family, and her putting her son first, and Bash has a hell of a time cracking that exterior and showing Wyn that she can rely on him, and that he accepts her for exactly who she is.
I really loved the story, the banter, and the playfulness that the characters exuded. I enjoyed how accepting Bash was and how much he wanted to help spread positivity in not only Wyn's life, but also the work place. He was genuinely a boss that cared, which is so rare and treasured in itself.
I will say I felt like the conflict was resolved too quickly and left so much to be desired. All of that hurt and turmoil doesn't just go away after a flash of magic Boggart powers and the power of friendship. I really wanted to see more from the arc and it just fell flat for me. I was really looking forward to seeing her tell her son the truth as well, as I felt he would have been so accepting and lovely, but it felt like Wyn was going to hide it from him forever.
Either way, I am glad they got their HEA and little family and I will look forward to the next in the series. :)
Alright, I did really enjoy this story.
I've liked most of the monstrous meet cute series, but I can also say that I understand others frustrations.
Bash and Wyn are co workers, more specifically he's her boss.
Wyn is a trans woman who is strong, fierce, and holds her own. She puts her all in her job, and Bash recognizes that. Sadly, all of his attempts to converse with Wyn were taken as him putting her down or targeting her.
The misunderstandings get resolved, and a bet is formed. The stakes? A gender neutral bathroom, or a kiss.
Throw together Wyn's hesitancy to let anyone in due to her secret, her horrible ex and family, and her putting her son first, and Bash has a hell of a time cracking that exterior and showing Wyn that she can rely on him, and that he accepts her for exactly who she is.
I really loved the story, the banter, and the playfulness that the characters exuded. I enjoyed how accepting Bash was and how much he wanted to help spread positivity in not only Wyn's life, but also the work place. He was genuinely a boss that cared, which is so rare and treasured in itself.
I will say I felt like the conflict was resolved too quickly and left so much to be desired. All of that hurt and turmoil doesn't just go away after a flash of magic Boggart powers and the power of friendship. I really wanted to see more from the arc and it just fell flat for me. I was really looking forward to seeing her tell her son the truth as well, as I felt he would have been so accepting and lovely, but it felt like Wyn was going to hide it from him forever.
Either way, I am glad they got their HEA and little family and I will look forward to the next in the series. :)
May 13, 2024
Cute story and the author seems to have handled the inclusion of a trans fmc well; however, the ending ruined it for me. Throughout the book, Wyn deals with financial issues, a toxic ex, and having been disowned from her family/tribe. This all gets resolved with a huge dash of toxic positivity!
SPOILERS (kind of): I’m all for the “forgive & forget” motto if that’s what helps the individual heal but maybe draw the line at being besties with the ex-wife that’s been extorting you for years and threatens to out you to the world if you don’t give her even more money…
SPOILERS (kind of): I’m all for the “forgive & forget” motto if that’s what helps the individual heal but maybe draw the line at being besties with the ex-wife that’s been extorting you for years and threatens to out you to the world if you don’t give her even more money…
July 10, 2024
Cute. I liked it. The relationships were a little problematic but hey it’s a boss/employee romance, what do you expect? But the climax/resolution felt so so rushed.
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October 20, 2024
No lie, Wyn gets a little het up whenever Bash singles her out for anything. She thinks he's questioning all her choices, whereas Bash is really just finding ways to interact with her because he's DEEPLY intrigued by everything Wyn. When the truth comes out, Wyn has to readjust the way she thinks about Bash in a big way.
To be fair, even when Bash is completely upfront about what he wants, Wyn still holds back a bit. Because of her secret and how she fears Bash will react to it. Which is understandable given what she's dealing with. But she pushes past her fears and shows the boggart her true self and THINGS HAPPEN.
That said, Wyn also has other things she's dealing with. Between those things and trying to be a good mother to her son and this new thing blooming between her and her sometimes scary boss, she's a little on edge. (But Bash can pull scary off really well. Just saying.)
A little work wager, a little butting of heads (so to speak), an adorable kiddo, some painful history, a boggart who is willing to fight for what he wants, and a lady who has to figure out how to trust someone she thought she hated. GOOD TIMES!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
To be fair, even when Bash is completely upfront about what he wants, Wyn still holds back a bit. Because of her secret and how she fears Bash will react to it. Which is understandable given what she's dealing with. But she pushes past her fears and shows the boggart her true self and THINGS HAPPEN.
That said, Wyn also has other things she's dealing with. Between those things and trying to be a good mother to her son and this new thing blooming between her and her sometimes scary boss, she's a little on edge. (But Bash can pull scary off really well. Just saying.)
A little work wager, a little butting of heads (so to speak), an adorable kiddo, some painful history, a boggart who is willing to fight for what he wants, and a lady who has to figure out how to trust someone she thought she hated. GOOD TIMES!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
March 1, 2024
A spicy workplace monster romance and it's inclusive!? Amazing!
Wyn is constantly bashing heads with her boss, Bash, thinking that he's singling her out and trying to undermine her. Meanwhile Bash is so completely enamored with her that he doesn't understand his flirting is getting misconstrued as criticism until things come to a very heated head.
This was my first read by Wendi, and I found it to be so wonderfully done. Bash is so dreamy, and his whole and total acceptance of Wyn was *chef's kiss*. Definitely a fan and can't wait to read more of this series!
Wyn is constantly bashing heads with her boss, Bash, thinking that he's singling her out and trying to undermine her. Meanwhile Bash is so completely enamored with her that he doesn't understand his flirting is getting misconstrued as criticism until things come to a very heated head.
This was my first read by Wendi, and I found it to be so wonderfully done. Bash is so dreamy, and his whole and total acceptance of Wyn was *chef's kiss*. Definitely a fan and can't wait to read more of this series!
March 3, 2024
i wasn’t expecting to cry at this yet here i am SOBBING! this book yall…. my heart can only handle so much. bash is the perfect monster and wyn is the most incredible fmc i’ve ever read. i love these two so freaking much. the character development—for EVERY character, not just our MCs— is just outrageously beautiful. representation is so, so important and this book does a phenomenal job.
i want to make a joke ab his cüm but i’m too busy crying
ten million stars
i want to make a joke ab his cüm but i’m too busy crying
ten million stars
March 9, 2024
I appreciated reading this book. It was paced well and while I understand that mates = instalove, I feel like sometimes I want more buildup from both sides. I did enjoy the story and the final conflict and how it was resolved. A truly HEA. Jake might have been my favourite character.
Thanks for the ARC, this is my honest review.
Thanks for the ARC, this is my honest review.
March 23, 2024
I am SOBBING at how beautiful this book is.
This story knocked it out the park 🏳️⚧️
This story knocked it out the park 🏳️⚧️
November 3, 2024
I love Wyn!
Her ex Tara is a piece of work and I don't think I would have forgiven her so quickly. But I enjoyed this.
4.75 stars
Her ex Tara is a piece of work and I don't think I would have forgiven her so quickly. But I enjoyed this.
4.75 stars
January 27, 2025
I would recommend Wendy's monster series to anyone into monster romances. I love her writing. Her stories are always fun, funny, light, colorful, and just overall enjoyable.
March 14, 2024
ARC Review
If you or someone you know is Trans and a monster lover, get this book, it's a beautifully done love letter to those with that life experience, the heroine hasn't had any surgeries 'down there' and her monster accepts that fully. Last night I saw that this book is already the #1 Amazon Bestseller in Trans Romance, congrats to Gogh on that feat! I really liked that the FMC is Lakota, it's about time we had some beautiful First Nations characters going on!
Personally this book wasn't for me, which I hate because I Love some of her other books. This one takes place mostly in a business workplace and I found the work took up a lot of time at the beginning especially, which really bored me and had me skipping. I found it hard for my imagination to picture the Boggart hero too, though I enjoyed his cheery manner and unconditional love.
The big trip up for me was funnily enough the exact same reason the book was written, during the spicy scenes I couldn't relate because of the different anatomy, which is what Trans non-op women probably think about every MF book out there! This is why I've never gotten into the MM books so many women love either I guess, I want to have my own body parts described so it's more enjoyable, when I read actual smut I guess I need to relate. I was also a bit confused by some things too I guess, I thought tucking meant people wore really tight underwear but that's not what was going on. I ended up skipping the spicy parts and more of the work and kid parts. So I'm not the target audience, but who cares, because for someone else who's been dying to read about a body like their own this book could make them cry with joy, feel valid and beautiful and seen! Those are the readers I want to have find this book. If nothing else it made me realize how weird and frustrating it must be to never enjoy a romance book because nobody looks like you below the waist! There's some emotional scenes near the end involving wanting her family to respect her that I think people will really find healing and relatable.
So check it out, share with your friends who are Trans or enjoy reading about diverse experiences! I still Love Wendi Gogh!
If you or someone you know is Trans and a monster lover, get this book, it's a beautifully done love letter to those with that life experience, the heroine hasn't had any surgeries 'down there' and her monster accepts that fully. Last night I saw that this book is already the #1 Amazon Bestseller in Trans Romance, congrats to Gogh on that feat! I really liked that the FMC is Lakota, it's about time we had some beautiful First Nations characters going on!
Personally this book wasn't for me, which I hate because I Love some of her other books. This one takes place mostly in a business workplace and I found the work took up a lot of time at the beginning especially, which really bored me and had me skipping. I found it hard for my imagination to picture the Boggart hero too, though I enjoyed his cheery manner and unconditional love.
The big trip up for me was funnily enough the exact same reason the book was written, during the spicy scenes I couldn't relate because of the different anatomy, which is what Trans non-op women probably think about every MF book out there! This is why I've never gotten into the MM books so many women love either I guess, I want to have my own body parts described so it's more enjoyable, when I read actual smut I guess I need to relate. I was also a bit confused by some things too I guess, I thought tucking meant people wore really tight underwear but that's not what was going on. I ended up skipping the spicy parts and more of the work and kid parts. So I'm not the target audience, but who cares, because for someone else who's been dying to read about a body like their own this book could make them cry with joy, feel valid and beautiful and seen! Those are the readers I want to have find this book. If nothing else it made me realize how weird and frustrating it must be to never enjoy a romance book because nobody looks like you below the waist! There's some emotional scenes near the end involving wanting her family to respect her that I think people will really find healing and relatable.
So check it out, share with your friends who are Trans or enjoy reading about diverse experiences! I still Love Wendi Gogh!
August 12, 2024
This one was super disappointing. First off, the forward was unnecessary - it would've been better if she had been treated as a normal character like every other story instead of making a big statement about it, but I understand the sentiment. Secondly, the forward says this book is not about her gender, but ends up absolutely being about her gender. Also: "undig" is not something you do. All that being said, simply removing the forward doesnt fix it for me - I had hoped this would be a bit darker since he's a nightmare monster, but it wasnt dark even once. And it was incredibly boring. Boggart magic cures everything apparently - the ending was a joke. You can skip this one.
January 17, 2025
I genuinely believe that the portrayal of the trans main character, Wynona, was a highlight of this book. Her journey and experiences were written with incredible sensitivity, offering a nuanced representation of transfemininity that was both heartfelt and well-executed. If I were judging this book solely on that, it would be a much higher rating.
Unfortunately, the rest of the book left me feeling disappointed and frustrated. Going in, I should have realized that the boss-employee romance wasn’t really my thing, but I was hopeful for something beyond the typical tropes. What I didn’t expect was that the relationship at the heart of this story would be one between the founder/CEO of a company and one of his employees, which, to me, made the power imbalance feel uncomfortable rather than romantic.
The whole dynamic between Wynona and Bash felt off. Wynona frequently voiced her concerns about the power differential in their relationship, but these worries were brushed aside by everyone in her life, including Bash himself. His actions, particularly his tendency to shower her with gifts despite her clear discomfort, made him come across less like a romantic interest and more like a rich, overbearing man who couldn’t take no for an answer. It was difficult to root for their relationship when it felt more like love-bombing than actual, healthy romance.
If I’m being honest, the whole "rich CEO falls for an employee" angle doesn't do it for me. The emphasis on wealth, especially in a rags-to-riches narrative, just doesn’t appeal. The lavish gifts, the wealth disparity—it made me cringe rather than feel swept up in the romance. This is a personal preference, I know, but it took me out of the story, and I found the whole “marrying up” trope to be a major turn-off.
As much as I wanted to see Wynona thrive and find a love that respected her as an equal, Bash’s character just didn’t provide that. His patronizing behavior, though presented as caring, came across as condescending, and there was no real effort on his part to address Wynona’s insecurities in a meaningful way. Instead, their relationship felt forced, and the narrative never took the time to explore their emotional growth as a couple. It was frustrating to see them fall into a pattern where they never truly dealt with their issues.
Beyond the romance, I was also bothered by the portrayal of Wynona’s Indigenous background. While I understand that a sensitivity reader was consulted, I felt that the portrayal of Wynona’s familial relationships, specifically her estrangement from her people, was clumsy and culturally insensitive. The representation of her ex, Tara, also felt racially charged and left me uncomfortable. It was clear that the author didn’t have a firm grasp on Lakota culture and traditions, and it detracted from the story. This could have been handled better with a sensitivity read from an Indigenous trans woman who could have given the narrative the depth and authenticity it needed.
And then there’s the issue with the child character, Wynona’s son, Jake. Honestly, I couldn’t buy that he was seven years old. He felt much older than that—ten or eleven at the very least. It pulled me out of the story every time he spoke or interacted with the adults around him. If the age didn’t serve a specific purpose to the plot, why not just make him older? It would have made his behavior and dialogue far more believable.
The character development in this book also left much to be desired. Wynona starts out distrustful, which is understandable, but I never felt like she truly worked through her emotions in a meaningful way. The pacing felt off, and the emotional beats were rushed. The reconciliation with her father felt especially forced, as if the author needed to tie up loose ends quickly without addressing the complex emotions at play.
I also couldn’t buy the swift change in her ex’s behavior. One incident doesn’t magically fix years of harm, and the way the character was suddenly redeemed felt too simplistic. One apology, and suddenly everything is forgiven? It didn’t sit right with me and felt both messy and rushed.
In the end, I wanted more depth, more introspection, and more genuine growth from both the characters and their relationships. Unfortunately, the book didn’t deliver on that front. The power imbalances, the rushed emotional arcs, and the cultural missteps made it difficult for me to engage with the story fully.
Ultimately, "Bossed by the Boggart" had the potential to be a much more impactful and thoughtful romance, but it fell short in addressing the complexities of its characters and their relationships. Despite a fantastic representation of a trans woman’s journey, this one didn’t quite do it for me.
Unfortunately, the rest of the book left me feeling disappointed and frustrated. Going in, I should have realized that the boss-employee romance wasn’t really my thing, but I was hopeful for something beyond the typical tropes. What I didn’t expect was that the relationship at the heart of this story would be one between the founder/CEO of a company and one of his employees, which, to me, made the power imbalance feel uncomfortable rather than romantic.
The whole dynamic between Wynona and Bash felt off. Wynona frequently voiced her concerns about the power differential in their relationship, but these worries were brushed aside by everyone in her life, including Bash himself. His actions, particularly his tendency to shower her with gifts despite her clear discomfort, made him come across less like a romantic interest and more like a rich, overbearing man who couldn’t take no for an answer. It was difficult to root for their relationship when it felt more like love-bombing than actual, healthy romance.
If I’m being honest, the whole "rich CEO falls for an employee" angle doesn't do it for me. The emphasis on wealth, especially in a rags-to-riches narrative, just doesn’t appeal. The lavish gifts, the wealth disparity—it made me cringe rather than feel swept up in the romance. This is a personal preference, I know, but it took me out of the story, and I found the whole “marrying up” trope to be a major turn-off.
As much as I wanted to see Wynona thrive and find a love that respected her as an equal, Bash’s character just didn’t provide that. His patronizing behavior, though presented as caring, came across as condescending, and there was no real effort on his part to address Wynona’s insecurities in a meaningful way. Instead, their relationship felt forced, and the narrative never took the time to explore their emotional growth as a couple. It was frustrating to see them fall into a pattern where they never truly dealt with their issues.
Beyond the romance, I was also bothered by the portrayal of Wynona’s Indigenous background. While I understand that a sensitivity reader was consulted, I felt that the portrayal of Wynona’s familial relationships, specifically her estrangement from her people, was clumsy and culturally insensitive. The representation of her ex, Tara, also felt racially charged and left me uncomfortable. It was clear that the author didn’t have a firm grasp on Lakota culture and traditions, and it detracted from the story. This could have been handled better with a sensitivity read from an Indigenous trans woman who could have given the narrative the depth and authenticity it needed.
And then there’s the issue with the child character, Wynona’s son, Jake. Honestly, I couldn’t buy that he was seven years old. He felt much older than that—ten or eleven at the very least. It pulled me out of the story every time he spoke or interacted with the adults around him. If the age didn’t serve a specific purpose to the plot, why not just make him older? It would have made his behavior and dialogue far more believable.
The character development in this book also left much to be desired. Wynona starts out distrustful, which is understandable, but I never felt like she truly worked through her emotions in a meaningful way. The pacing felt off, and the emotional beats were rushed. The reconciliation with her father felt especially forced, as if the author needed to tie up loose ends quickly without addressing the complex emotions at play.
I also couldn’t buy the swift change in her ex’s behavior. One incident doesn’t magically fix years of harm, and the way the character was suddenly redeemed felt too simplistic. One apology, and suddenly everything is forgiven? It didn’t sit right with me and felt both messy and rushed.
In the end, I wanted more depth, more introspection, and more genuine growth from both the characters and their relationships. Unfortunately, the book didn’t deliver on that front. The power imbalances, the rushed emotional arcs, and the cultural missteps made it difficult for me to engage with the story fully.
Ultimately, "Bossed by the Boggart" had the potential to be a much more impactful and thoughtful romance, but it fell short in addressing the complexities of its characters and their relationships. Despite a fantastic representation of a trans woman’s journey, this one didn’t quite do it for me.
March 1, 2024
Gleeful Goblin Review: As a non-binary/gender goblin queer person I cannot put into words how much I CRAVE seeing stories like this where the author writes about love outside and above what I've seen before when I read LGBTQIA+ love stories. This book strikes the very often hard to find balance of honoring and acknowledging trauma, isolation, and abandonment that too often is part of LGBTQIA+ lived experiences without having that truly be the focus in this love story. When Bash and Wyn fall in love it's not because of nor in spite of Wyn's lived experience and history. He just....loves her. He loves her passion, her tenacity, her dedication to being a dynamite mother to an awesome kid, her intelligence, her snarky humor, all the things that are HER. And no matter how many words I try to use I can't ever properly convey how much I needed and revelled in seeing that narrative play out. One of the biggest takeaways for me as a whole from this book is overwhelming queer joy and that is EVERYTHING. In a world where many of us are told explicitly and implicitly that who we are, who we love, and how we live in somehow wrong or should be seen only through a trauma lens I *need* to be reminded of joy. For me, that's what this book accomplished and I am elated.
Not that I'm done blabbing about how and why I love this book as a proud and loud queerdo weirdo BUT let me get into a bit more detail on the book itself narrative wise! Without giving anything away a source of romantic tension I loved it the competitive and tenacious nature of both MCs that is balanced by that competition not being toxic BS: “Of course I’m not backing down! I’m going to win this bet and rub it in your face for the rest of your days.” There’s my girl. A flicker of hesitation darkens her eyes, and for a moment, sadness wafts off her, filling my senses. Internally, I wince at the familiar tang of her distress, like a dish with too much lemon. Wyn always appears so calm and collected, but inside, there’s a bleakness she can’t always hide. It makes me want to protect her—to take care of her and to have all that worry disappear, if only for a moment. This is why I’m always trying to cheer her up, but Wyn never takes it as I intend. She’s got these walls up around her that I can’t figure out how to get past. All I want is to know the real her behind them—to relish her happiness because the fleeting nibble I’ve seen isn’t nearly enough. I blow out a breath, raking a hand through my ephemeral hair, Wyn’s gaze follows my movements. Her eyes narrow, and she gathers up her notebook to leave when I reach out, gently grasping her elbow. At my touch, sparks prickle across my fingers and up my arm, straight to my chest. Our gazes meet, and for a split second, longing arcs through between us. Electric. Potent. Equal. Yet, just as quickly as it came, it disappears. Wyn furrows her eyebrows, pulling her arm from my light hold. “Is there something else you needed, Mr. Ettin?” I rock back on my heels, curiosity swirling through me even as my body smolders from our brief contact. As a Boggart, I know that Wyn’s attracted to me—but physical attraction isn’t all I’m looking for. Does Wyn feel the spark in her heart when we touch? “No, I don’t need anything else, unless you have more you wish to talk to me about.” Wyn sweeps past me, pulling her body in on itself like I might gobble her up. I won’t, but fück if I don’t think about it at the sight of her tight skirt stretching over her delectable áss." I knew I was gonna be GONE on these two from early on but if anything sealed it for me, this scene was it. My only gripe is that all books I love end but I'm comforted by the fact I can reread this and all my other Wendi faves whenever I want because I have hoarded them like a tiny book dragon. 5/5 Stars
Not that I'm done blabbing about how and why I love this book as a proud and loud queerdo weirdo BUT let me get into a bit more detail on the book itself narrative wise! Without giving anything away a source of romantic tension I loved it the competitive and tenacious nature of both MCs that is balanced by that competition not being toxic BS: “Of course I’m not backing down! I’m going to win this bet and rub it in your face for the rest of your days.” There’s my girl. A flicker of hesitation darkens her eyes, and for a moment, sadness wafts off her, filling my senses. Internally, I wince at the familiar tang of her distress, like a dish with too much lemon. Wyn always appears so calm and collected, but inside, there’s a bleakness she can’t always hide. It makes me want to protect her—to take care of her and to have all that worry disappear, if only for a moment. This is why I’m always trying to cheer her up, but Wyn never takes it as I intend. She’s got these walls up around her that I can’t figure out how to get past. All I want is to know the real her behind them—to relish her happiness because the fleeting nibble I’ve seen isn’t nearly enough. I blow out a breath, raking a hand through my ephemeral hair, Wyn’s gaze follows my movements. Her eyes narrow, and she gathers up her notebook to leave when I reach out, gently grasping her elbow. At my touch, sparks prickle across my fingers and up my arm, straight to my chest. Our gazes meet, and for a split second, longing arcs through between us. Electric. Potent. Equal. Yet, just as quickly as it came, it disappears. Wyn furrows her eyebrows, pulling her arm from my light hold. “Is there something else you needed, Mr. Ettin?” I rock back on my heels, curiosity swirling through me even as my body smolders from our brief contact. As a Boggart, I know that Wyn’s attracted to me—but physical attraction isn’t all I’m looking for. Does Wyn feel the spark in her heart when we touch? “No, I don’t need anything else, unless you have more you wish to talk to me about.” Wyn sweeps past me, pulling her body in on itself like I might gobble her up. I won’t, but fück if I don’t think about it at the sight of her tight skirt stretching over her delectable áss." I knew I was gonna be GONE on these two from early on but if anything sealed it for me, this scene was it. My only gripe is that all books I love end but I'm comforted by the fact I can reread this and all my other Wendi faves whenever I want because I have hoarded them like a tiny book dragon. 5/5 Stars
March 12, 2024
I love this author and I loveeeeee everything she writes.
One of my favorite things about the authors books is how inclusive they are. Apart from the mmc being a monster the fmc is a native American woman who is trans. I absolutely loved reading about her especially bc I got to know more about certain experiences people go through that I've never or would never experience. Definitely learned a lot with this one. There was a lot of growth for all the characters whether it was loving urself or learning to forgive and accept. It was truly a beautiful story.
Now the romance part of this book was so goodddddd. We got a little forbidden part with them being boss/employee but it honestly didn't feel forbidden to me (idk if that makes sense). It wasn't insta love bc they were butting heads a lot and there was a lot of misunderstanding at the beginning but once all the feelings were put out on the table their relationship did move somewhere fast. I loved how Bash was so accepting of Wyn.
This man was truly in love with her and just wanted to make her and her son as happy as they make him. He was the perfect man. At the very beginning I was having a problem liking wyn just bc it felt like she was just looking for any excuse to not like Bash. Like they were butting heads over something that she shouldn't having been misunderstanding. BUT she grew on me a lott. She's super smart, an amazing mom, I liked how honest and blunt she could be at times. All she wanted was to give her son a good life and she was doing a great job of it.
One they got together it was super adorable. They had really good chemistry. All the spicy scenes between them felt so full of love it was adorable. Also the bond Bash grew with her son Jake had me so happy 😭 Bash and Wyn shows each other that they both deserve to be loved.
The ending really showed how different me and Wyn are bc wow. She was super mature and forgave some people way too quickly then I would have. Not gonna spoil but I felt like with the way they treated her they deserved a lot less then what she gave them. Then again the book was about growth so it makes sense but I still have a problem with those people 😭
One of my favorite things about the authors books is how inclusive they are. Apart from the mmc being a monster the fmc is a native American woman who is trans. I absolutely loved reading about her especially bc I got to know more about certain experiences people go through that I've never or would never experience. Definitely learned a lot with this one. There was a lot of growth for all the characters whether it was loving urself or learning to forgive and accept. It was truly a beautiful story.
Now the romance part of this book was so goodddddd. We got a little forbidden part with them being boss/employee but it honestly didn't feel forbidden to me (idk if that makes sense). It wasn't insta love bc they were butting heads a lot and there was a lot of misunderstanding at the beginning but once all the feelings were put out on the table their relationship did move somewhere fast. I loved how Bash was so accepting of Wyn.
This man was truly in love with her and just wanted to make her and her son as happy as they make him. He was the perfect man. At the very beginning I was having a problem liking wyn just bc it felt like she was just looking for any excuse to not like Bash. Like they were butting heads over something that she shouldn't having been misunderstanding. BUT she grew on me a lott. She's super smart, an amazing mom, I liked how honest and blunt she could be at times. All she wanted was to give her son a good life and she was doing a great job of it.
One they got together it was super adorable. They had really good chemistry. All the spicy scenes between them felt so full of love it was adorable. Also the bond Bash grew with her son Jake had me so happy 😭 Bash and Wyn shows each other that they both deserve to be loved.
The ending really showed how different me and Wyn are bc wow. She was super mature and forgave some people way too quickly then I would have. Not gonna spoil but I felt like with the way they treated her they deserved a lot less then what she gave them. Then again the book was about growth so it makes sense but I still have a problem with those people 😭
March 1, 2024
This is a hard review to write. I try to be objective and honest with all of my views. I want to start off by saying I have no problem with trans stories, I actually think they are important when written accurately. Wendi does an amazing job at representation and definitely did her research. The authors note at the start of the story was excellent. That all being said, trans stories just aren't my jam and not something I'm terribly interested in reading in a romance setting.
The overall story between Wyn and Bash was great! I love how both of them felt like they were born one way but felt another way, so they changed their lives so they could live authentically. Life is too short to live it unhappily. Wyn is a mom to a wonderful little boy who just wants a happy family and to know where he comes from, just like any little boy. The progression of their journey is well timed and not rushed, which was nice. The only thing I didn't care for was the ending. I realize this is fiction and in a perfect world, it would have ended like it did, but I would have like to have seen things be a little more accurate and those relationships heal over time with the work put in for it instead of instantly being fixed and right as rain.
Also, I get that he has a magical self-lubricating peen, but she still needs to be prepared before any booty play. Just a pet peeve of mine.
I learned some new things about anatomy and s*xual acts that I was unaware of though, so that was cool 😆
The representation of both the indigenous people's culture as well as the trans culture was done extremely well and with great respect to both.
Overall, the story was great, but not my jam. I would however highly recommend it. Representation is important and I'm glad she honored her friend's journey with this story.
The overall story between Wyn and Bash was great! I love how both of them felt like they were born one way but felt another way, so they changed their lives so they could live authentically. Life is too short to live it unhappily. Wyn is a mom to a wonderful little boy who just wants a happy family and to know where he comes from, just like any little boy. The progression of their journey is well timed and not rushed, which was nice. The only thing I didn't care for was the ending. I realize this is fiction and in a perfect world, it would have ended like it did, but I would have like to have seen things be a little more accurate and those relationships heal over time with the work put in for it instead of instantly being fixed and right as rain.
Also, I get that he has a magical self-lubricating peen, but she still needs to be prepared before any booty play. Just a pet peeve of mine.
I learned some new things about anatomy and s*xual acts that I was unaware of though, so that was cool 😆
The representation of both the indigenous people's culture as well as the trans culture was done extremely well and with great respect to both.
Overall, the story was great, but not my jam. I would however highly recommend it. Representation is important and I'm glad she honored her friend's journey with this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2024
ehh…
Potential spoiler alert but done in vague ways…
At first I honestly didn’t like Wyn. No matter what Bash did or said she would look for some double meaning and I get why but even when the walls started to come down (stairway scene. You can’t miss it) the very next meeting between them she is all ice princess with nothing but anger and suspicion. But one meeting with her son and him and it’s all over. Insta love… I was honestly hoping for more give and take as they learn about one another. Form trust bonds. Her to question motives still, since that is her go to reaction for everything he does prior.
Then there’s the quick flip switch of the ex and father. One incident shouldn’t instantly change a person and make everything better.
Also, a person can’t show support if the other person just up and runs away and never even tried to contact them. This is in regards to her father being unsupportive. His shock at what he finds, with no knowledge of what has gone on for so many years, you can’t say he is unsupportive… the guy has been kept in the dark and then is shocked. Yeah, his outburst is judgemental but it is from old world ways (not always right way of thinking), fear (now he questions what he did wrong), and confusion (no prior knowledge of anything and it all just being blown up in his face). If anyone has shown wyn how unsupporting they are it’s her ex.
The ex… I can’t love them as a character or as a person. Insta flip of attitude, no redemption for all the harm they did to wyn and her son, a simple apology and everything is all good? Wyn might be so forgiving but I am not a fan.
Over all the ending was just a quick wrap up with no real lessons learned, no work for redemption, just a hey, we all make mistakes so let’s live, learn, and forget anything ever happened.
Potential spoiler alert but done in vague ways…
At first I honestly didn’t like Wyn. No matter what Bash did or said she would look for some double meaning and I get why but even when the walls started to come down (stairway scene. You can’t miss it) the very next meeting between them she is all ice princess with nothing but anger and suspicion. But one meeting with her son and him and it’s all over. Insta love… I was honestly hoping for more give and take as they learn about one another. Form trust bonds. Her to question motives still, since that is her go to reaction for everything he does prior.
Then there’s the quick flip switch of the ex and father. One incident shouldn’t instantly change a person and make everything better.
Also, a person can’t show support if the other person just up and runs away and never even tried to contact them. This is in regards to her father being unsupportive. His shock at what he finds, with no knowledge of what has gone on for so many years, you can’t say he is unsupportive… the guy has been kept in the dark and then is shocked. Yeah, his outburst is judgemental but it is from old world ways (not always right way of thinking), fear (now he questions what he did wrong), and confusion (no prior knowledge of anything and it all just being blown up in his face). If anyone has shown wyn how unsupporting they are it’s her ex.
The ex… I can’t love them as a character or as a person. Insta flip of attitude, no redemption for all the harm they did to wyn and her son, a simple apology and everything is all good? Wyn might be so forgiving but I am not a fan.
Over all the ending was just a quick wrap up with no real lessons learned, no work for redemption, just a hey, we all make mistakes so let’s live, learn, and forget anything ever happened.
March 1, 2024
Gleeful Goblin Review: As a non-binary/gender goblin queer person I cannot put into words how much I CRAVE seeing stories like this where the author writes about love outside and above what I've seen before when I read LGBTQIA+ love stories. This book strikes the very often hard to find balance of honoring and acknowledging trauma, isolation, and abandonment that too often is part of LGBTQIA+ lived experiences without having that truly be the focus in this love story. When Bash and Wyn fall in love it's not because of nor in spite of Wyn's lived experience and history. He just....loves her. He loves her passion, her tenacity, her dedication to being a dynamite mother to an awesome kid, her intelligence, her snarky humor, all the things that are HER. And no matter how many words I try to use I can't ever properly convey how much I needed and revelled in seeing that narrative play out. One of the biggest takeaways for me as a whole from this book is overwhelming queer joy and that is EVERYTHING. In a world where many of us are told explicitly and implicitly that who we are, who we love, and how we live in somehow wrong or should be seen only through a trauma lens I *need* to be reminded of joy. For me, that's what this book accomplished and I am elated.
Not that I'm done blabbing about how and why I love this book as a proud and loud queerdo weirdo BUT let me get into a bit more detail on the book itself narrative wise! Without giving anything away a source of romantic tension I loved it the competitive and tenacious nature of both MCs that is balanced by that competition not being toxic BS: “Of course I’m not backing down! I’m going to win this bet and rub it in your face for the rest of your days.” There’s my girl. A flicker of hesitation darkens her eyes, and for a moment, sadness wafts off her, filling my senses. Internally, I wince at the familiar tang of her distress, like a dish with too much lemon. Wyn always appears so calm and collected, but inside, there’s a bleakness she can’t always hide. It makes me want to protect her—to take care of her and to have all that worry disappear, if only for a moment. This is why I’m always trying to cheer her up, but Wyn never takes it as I intend. She’s got these walls up around her that I can’t figure out how to get past. All I want is to know the real her behind them—to relish her happiness because the fleeting nibble I’ve seen isn’t nearly enough. I blow out a breath, raking a hand through my ephemeral hair, Wyn’s gaze follows my movements. Her eyes narrow, and she gathers up her notebook to leave when I reach out, gently grasping her elbow. At my touch, sparks prickle across my fingers and up my arm, straight to my chest. Our gazes meet, and for a split second, longing arcs through between us. Electric. Potent. Equal. Yet, just as quickly as it came, it disappears. Wyn furrows her eyebrows, pulling her arm from my light hold. “Is there something else you needed, Mr. Ettin?” I rock back on my heels, curiosity swirling through me even as my body smolders from our brief contact. As a Boggart, I know that Wyn’s attracted to me—but physical attraction isn’t all I’m looking for. Does Wyn feel the spark in her heart when we touch? “No, I don’t need anything else, unless you have more you wish to talk to me about.” Wyn sweeps past me, pulling her body in on itself like I might gobble her up. I won’t, but fück if I don’t think about it at the sight of her tight skirt stretching over her delectable áss." I knew I was gonna be GONE on these two from early on but if anything sealed it for me, this scene was it. My only gripe is that all books I love end but I'm comforted by the fact I can reread this and all my other Wendi faves whenever I want because I have hoarded them like a tiny book dragon. 5/5 Stars
Not that I'm done blabbing about how and why I love this book as a proud and loud queerdo weirdo BUT let me get into a bit more detail on the book itself narrative wise! Without giving anything away a source of romantic tension I loved it the competitive and tenacious nature of both MCs that is balanced by that competition not being toxic BS: “Of course I’m not backing down! I’m going to win this bet and rub it in your face for the rest of your days.” There’s my girl. A flicker of hesitation darkens her eyes, and for a moment, sadness wafts off her, filling my senses. Internally, I wince at the familiar tang of her distress, like a dish with too much lemon. Wyn always appears so calm and collected, but inside, there’s a bleakness she can’t always hide. It makes me want to protect her—to take care of her and to have all that worry disappear, if only for a moment. This is why I’m always trying to cheer her up, but Wyn never takes it as I intend. She’s got these walls up around her that I can’t figure out how to get past. All I want is to know the real her behind them—to relish her happiness because the fleeting nibble I’ve seen isn’t nearly enough. I blow out a breath, raking a hand through my ephemeral hair, Wyn’s gaze follows my movements. Her eyes narrow, and she gathers up her notebook to leave when I reach out, gently grasping her elbow. At my touch, sparks prickle across my fingers and up my arm, straight to my chest. Our gazes meet, and for a split second, longing arcs through between us. Electric. Potent. Equal. Yet, just as quickly as it came, it disappears. Wyn furrows her eyebrows, pulling her arm from my light hold. “Is there something else you needed, Mr. Ettin?” I rock back on my heels, curiosity swirling through me even as my body smolders from our brief contact. As a Boggart, I know that Wyn’s attracted to me—but physical attraction isn’t all I’m looking for. Does Wyn feel the spark in her heart when we touch? “No, I don’t need anything else, unless you have more you wish to talk to me about.” Wyn sweeps past me, pulling her body in on itself like I might gobble her up. I won’t, but fück if I don’t think about it at the sight of her tight skirt stretching over her delectable áss." I knew I was gonna be GONE on these two from early on but if anything sealed it for me, this scene was it. My only gripe is that all books I love end but I'm comforted by the fact I can reread this and all my other Wendi faves whenever I want because I have hoarded them like a tiny book dragon. 5/5 Stars
March 19, 2024
Love this author
I'm going to be completely honest and say that this one wasn't my favorite. I actually hated Wyn for at least half of the book. I'm not sure if it was the reverse grumpy x sunshine thing or if she really was just excessively mean/bitchy but either way she wasn't relatable for me at all, but I'm still giving the book 4 stars because not every FMC can be relatable for me, and I'm sure there are plenty of women who do relate to Wyn.
This author always comes through with representation for loads of communities and eventually I did actually like Wyn, so Wendi worked her magic there too because I actually had to read this in sections because I didn't want to DNF it over something so silly. Glad I finished it. It was a cute love story.
I haven't read much trans romance, and I wasn't familiar with some of the terms but Wendi did a great job of explaining things. The only thing I will say is that I was pulled out of things a couple of times when the terminology reverted to male anatomy (ex: her p*ssies were called b@lls AFTER we had established what she prefers to call them. I'm not sure if that's taboo or not, but it pulled me out of the scene because I had to stop and think what was going on. For me, especially when I'm reading something with multiple languages or terms that are new to me, once something has been established it really throws me off to when things aren't consistent. This could be normal in the community and something I'm just not familiar with, so it very well may just be me).
Overall it was a little more angsty than some of Wendi's other books, but HEA and a lovely representative love story.
I'm going to be completely honest and say that this one wasn't my favorite. I actually hated Wyn for at least half of the book. I'm not sure if it was the reverse grumpy x sunshine thing or if she really was just excessively mean/bitchy but either way she wasn't relatable for me at all, but I'm still giving the book 4 stars because not every FMC can be relatable for me, and I'm sure there are plenty of women who do relate to Wyn.
This author always comes through with representation for loads of communities and eventually I did actually like Wyn, so Wendi worked her magic there too because I actually had to read this in sections because I didn't want to DNF it over something so silly. Glad I finished it. It was a cute love story.
I haven't read much trans romance, and I wasn't familiar with some of the terms but Wendi did a great job of explaining things. The only thing I will say is that I was pulled out of things a couple of times when the terminology reverted to male anatomy (ex: her p*ssies were called b@lls AFTER we had established what she prefers to call them. I'm not sure if that's taboo or not, but it pulled me out of the scene because I had to stop and think what was going on. For me, especially when I'm reading something with multiple languages or terms that are new to me, once something has been established it really throws me off to when things aren't consistent. This could be normal in the community and something I'm just not familiar with, so it very well may just be me).
Overall it was a little more angsty than some of Wendi's other books, but HEA and a lovely representative love story.
March 3, 2024
💗🏳️⚧️Bossed by the Boggart🏳️⚧️💗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review:
Wendi, you did it again, every story I read of yours my heart is squeezed (in a good way) the inclusion, the acceptance especially the love your characters exude is amazing they fill me with peace. This story, OMG where do I start the characters, the Lakota culture, and the battle over the acceptance of the FMC especially when the MMC accepts her as she is made me feel so happy in this story.
When I say that the men (Monsters) in this case that Wendi writes about are perfect, they are love, they are understanding, and they give the world to the person they love they are so beautiful to read a relationship like this has me dying of love. Cute, Fun, Loving Found Family, story we get to see Wyn's journey as a strong woman who battles mostly with the acceptance of others because she doesn't think she is deserving because of the traumas of her past until our ray of sunshine Bash arrives who shows her that she is perfect, that she deserves all the love in the world because she is no less than anyone else she is just as valuable.
I love the Boss/Employee relationship, the sexual tension between the two characters was a 10/10, and I loved the spice, who doesn't love having a Shadow Daddy at our service? Everything was very well written and a captivating story, especially with such beautiful characters.
Thank you for the opportunity to belong to the ARC Team. I am leaving my honest and voluntary opinion.
March 6, 2024
Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
📚 Prehensile Tail
📚 Office Romance
📚 Trans Love
📚 Enemies to Lovers
📚 Mating Venom
📚 Single Mom
📚 Lakota FMC
📚 Etc.
This is story is everything. I loved Wyn and Bash together. While they do start off not liking each other, Wyn more than Bash, they quickly come to find that their attraction runs deeper than they realize and it blossoms into a great relationship.
I loved so many aspects that were introduced.
Bash, though a monster, is such a great character. I love the openness of him, and how sweet he was. From the beginning he's open to loving Wyn and her son. He understands Wyn's hesitation in their situation, being boss and employee, but makes it clear that they're going to be together regardless. There's no judgement from him from the beginning, and he's accepting. He is also not the typical Boggart, and that makes him so adorable.
Wyn is a single mother doing her best to take care of her son while trying to make it day by day. She hates that it seems her boss challenges her at every turn, but realizes after they make a bet that he's attracted to her and challenges her because he knows she can offer so much more to her position, and had so many ideas. Despite her trying to not fall for him, she still does, even when she's holding secrets of her own.
There are Trigger warnings, I'm sure.... I honestly never read them, so make sure to check those, but this is so worth every second spent reading.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
📚 Prehensile Tail
📚 Office Romance
📚 Trans Love
📚 Enemies to Lovers
📚 Mating Venom
📚 Single Mom
📚 Lakota FMC
📚 Etc.
This is story is everything. I loved Wyn and Bash together. While they do start off not liking each other, Wyn more than Bash, they quickly come to find that their attraction runs deeper than they realize and it blossoms into a great relationship.
I loved so many aspects that were introduced.
Bash, though a monster, is such a great character. I love the openness of him, and how sweet he was. From the beginning he's open to loving Wyn and her son. He understands Wyn's hesitation in their situation, being boss and employee, but makes it clear that they're going to be together regardless. There's no judgement from him from the beginning, and he's accepting. He is also not the typical Boggart, and that makes him so adorable.
Wyn is a single mother doing her best to take care of her son while trying to make it day by day. She hates that it seems her boss challenges her at every turn, but realizes after they make a bet that he's attracted to her and challenges her because he knows she can offer so much more to her position, and had so many ideas. Despite her trying to not fall for him, she still does, even when she's holding secrets of her own.
There are Trigger warnings, I'm sure.... I honestly never read them, so make sure to check those, but this is so worth every second spent reading.
March 4, 2024
I didn’t think anything would top claimed by the Cthulhu but this comes pretty close!
I think the only other time I’ve read (or heard) about boggarts was in Harry Potter and Bash was so much better. This was also my first time reading a story where the FMC is a trans woman. I struggled a little bit with wording just because her lady bean is a little different from mine, so the visualization was hard for me at the beginning
I love a good office romance. Even though their romance was quick it didn’t feel so insta-lovey because it was a pre-existing relationship so that helped (me) with the fast paced story line.
This story was super sweet. All rainbows and butterflies so I wasn’t prepared for the drama at the end. It definitely hurt me. But also I wish it hadn’t been resolved so quickly. I wanted to hurt a little more
It was different than my normal spice, but still spicy (in a good way). Gotta love the baby gravy with special attributes. The spice was top tier (especially when it was in the office). I had to do a little googling to figure out what muffing was.
I love this series and how you get characters from all different walks of life. It’s not so cookie cutter (I’ve run into the problem where the MCs are all basically the same. I’m looking at you Christine feehan)
I think the only other time I’ve read (or heard) about boggarts was in Harry Potter and Bash was so much better. This was also my first time reading a story where the FMC is a trans woman. I struggled a little bit with wording just because her lady bean is a little different from mine, so the visualization was hard for me at the beginning
I love a good office romance. Even though their romance was quick it didn’t feel so insta-lovey because it was a pre-existing relationship so that helped (me) with the fast paced story line.
This story was super sweet. All rainbows and butterflies so I wasn’t prepared for the drama at the end. It definitely hurt me. But also I wish it hadn’t been resolved so quickly. I wanted to hurt a little more
It was different than my normal spice, but still spicy (in a good way). Gotta love the baby gravy with special attributes. The spice was top tier (especially when it was in the office). I had to do a little googling to figure out what muffing was.
I love this series and how you get characters from all different walks of life. It’s not so cookie cutter (I’ve run into the problem where the MCs are all basically the same. I’m looking at you Christine feehan)
March 10, 2024
This was such a cute book! I love, love, LOVE Bash and Jake. I’m not usually one to care for kids in books like these, but Jake was so freaking adorable and brought so much to the story.
I loved the fact that the main character was trans, as I have a lot of trans friends myself. For me personally, it was executed perfectly, and I’m glad that it was never treated as anything strange or wrong. Plus the main character is Native American, so I also got to learn some things that I wasn’t aware of before.
I loved the build up of Bash and Wyn’s relationship the most. They’re such a good pair and such a good couple together. It was honestly so cute. The spice itself was good— not amazing— but good, and didn’t feel out of place. If it hadn’t been included, I could honestly say that I would have loved this story just as much, but that’s just because I absolutely love how cute their relationship was.
To me, the ending was a bit rushed. I would have loved to have seen a bit more about Tara and Wyn’s father. I’m glad that everyone has a HEA in the end though.
All in all, I can say without a doubt that this book was amazing. So stinking cute with the romance, with a good splash of spice to season things up!
I loved the fact that the main character was trans, as I have a lot of trans friends myself. For me personally, it was executed perfectly, and I’m glad that it was never treated as anything strange or wrong. Plus the main character is Native American, so I also got to learn some things that I wasn’t aware of before.
I loved the build up of Bash and Wyn’s relationship the most. They’re such a good pair and such a good couple together. It was honestly so cute. The spice itself was good— not amazing— but good, and didn’t feel out of place. If it hadn’t been included, I could honestly say that I would have loved this story just as much, but that’s just because I absolutely love how cute their relationship was.
To me, the ending was a bit rushed. I would have loved to have seen a bit more about Tara and Wyn’s father. I’m glad that everyone has a HEA in the end though.
All in all, I can say without a doubt that this book was amazing. So stinking cute with the romance, with a good splash of spice to season things up!
March 29, 2024
ARC REVIEW;
I will go off by saying, I’m mostly read FM but in this case it’s the main character is trans! So some terminology is not what I’m used to at all, I did enjoy the book, my heart did feel like it was torn apart and rekindled when a certain scene popped up, I don’t wish to spoil the novel, it was a rollercoaster for me. We see our main female character Wyn go through what seems like emotional and mental hell not only bc of family but bc of her ex wife.
Bash is our fav shadow monster that’s like a literally ball of sunshine vomit which is super funny considering all.
I definitely encourage others to give this a try! Every novel that Wendi has released I’ve fallen in love and have been captivated by the storyline, there is some spice here and there but it does not take away from the story flow at all.
Overall all it deserves a 5 star
If any trans storyline is not your cup of tea, SKIP. Don’t bash (get it cause bash is the character name AHA). Can’t wait for Wendi’s next release.
This is my honest review and I hope others get to enjoy Wendi’s work and effort that they have published to us readers.
I will go off by saying, I’m mostly read FM but in this case it’s the main character is trans! So some terminology is not what I’m used to at all, I did enjoy the book, my heart did feel like it was torn apart and rekindled when a certain scene popped up, I don’t wish to spoil the novel, it was a rollercoaster for me. We see our main female character Wyn go through what seems like emotional and mental hell not only bc of family but bc of her ex wife.
Bash is our fav shadow monster that’s like a literally ball of sunshine vomit which is super funny considering all.
I definitely encourage others to give this a try! Every novel that Wendi has released I’ve fallen in love and have been captivated by the storyline, there is some spice here and there but it does not take away from the story flow at all.
Overall all it deserves a 5 star
If any trans storyline is not your cup of tea, SKIP. Don’t bash (get it cause bash is the character name AHA). Can’t wait for Wendi’s next release.
This is my honest review and I hope others get to enjoy Wendi’s work and effort that they have published to us readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2024
Yay for the diversity and representation.
Boo for the ending.
2.5 stars, rounded up because I don't think I've ever read a monster romance with a trans main character before.
Boo for the ending.
2.5 stars, rounded up because I don't think I've ever read a monster romance with a trans main character before.
September 27, 2025
I'm all for trans love stories but this one felt confusing and rushed. Why is most of the book talking about how much money the boss has and how little she has without really exploring the major power dynamic issues? It just felt so fake how she told him she was trans in about 10 seconds while claiming she was scared and no one else knew and she needed her job so badly for money but was willing to tell him as soon as he wanted to fuck. The final confrontation with her family was solved in a rush of magic. Seriously? I know this series has very little to do with real life and always has a happily ever after but this went a little too far for me. If you're gonna make a main character have serious problems, write it so we can empathize more during the scenario. If my parents called me an abomination I don't think I could forgive them in the same conversation. If my ex was milking me for money for months with blackmail I don't think I would forgive them in the same conversation. I found myself simply not caring what was happening since apparently the main protagonist didn't either for most of the main plot.
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March 4, 2024
To say that I devoured this story! Wyn was my first trans FMC and she's a single mom as well. Her relationship with her son Jake was so adorable! I loved all of the representation on this book, I learned a lot about transwomen that I didn't know before which was really interesting. I honestly might seek out more stories with trans main characters after this.
I also, needless to say, ADORED Bash. There really is something with monster romances and the way they will completely accept you, perceived flaws and all. That's all anyone ever wants. To be fully loved for who we are. He was playful but with his own past that really affected how he viewed the world around him.
One thing I know about Wendi Gogh from the two titles I've read from them is that you're going to get a very thoughtful love story with all of the feels and a heaping helping of character development for both of the main characters. I love watching their love stories unfold.
I also, needless to say, ADORED Bash. There really is something with monster romances and the way they will completely accept you, perceived flaws and all. That's all anyone ever wants. To be fully loved for who we are. He was playful but with his own past that really affected how he viewed the world around him.
One thing I know about Wendi Gogh from the two titles I've read from them is that you're going to get a very thoughtful love story with all of the feels and a heaping helping of character development for both of the main characters. I love watching their love stories unfold.
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