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DEVOURANCE
A bruja bloodline. A vampire's curse. A power no one ever saw coming.
After her husband vanishes without a trace, Searra is left to raise their toddler, Jade, alone. Grief lingers at the edges of every day, and she survives by clinging to routine.
Everything changes when a stranger with impossible emerald eyes breaks into her house, every instinct screams danger. Yet something about him pulls at her—familiar and otherworldly. A beautiful predator.
Searra thought losing her husband would be the hardest thing she'd face, but she was wrong. Apparently, monsters are real, and the truth? Well, the truth just may bite.
After her husband vanishes without a trace, Searra is left to raise their toddler, Jade, alone. Grief lingers at the edges of every day, and she survives by clinging to routine.
Everything changes when a stranger with impossible emerald eyes breaks into her house, every instinct screams danger. Yet something about him pulls at her—familiar and otherworldly. A beautiful predator.
Searra thought losing her husband would be the hardest thing she'd face, but she was wrong. Apparently, monsters are real, and the truth? Well, the truth just may bite.
401 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2025
9 people are currently reading
14 people want to read
About the author
Jacquelyn Marquez
1 book13 followersBy day, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Marquez is a passionate vegan baker and the owner of Chaqueta Cakes LLC. By night, she’s the architect of bloodlines and forbidden desires. With a BA in Creative Writing from CSULB and a soul raised on The Vampire Diaries and Dean Koontz, Jackie has always been drawn to the supernatural.
Her debut romantasy, Devourance, reflects her love for fierce heroines and the monsters who claim them. When she isn't kneading dough or chasing her daughter, Jackie is likely dreaming up new ways to blend her bruja heritage with the dark allure of vampire lore. She lives in Southern California with her husband and family, likely with a cup of coffee in hand and a paranormal thriller on her nightstand.
Her debut romantasy, Devourance, reflects her love for fierce heroines and the monsters who claim them. When she isn't kneading dough or chasing her daughter, Jackie is likely dreaming up new ways to blend her bruja heritage with the dark allure of vampire lore. She lives in Southern California with her husband and family, likely with a cup of coffee in hand and a paranormal thriller on her nightstand.
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December 4, 2025
Get ready for an amazing 5 star read by a fantastic #Latina author. I got the opportunity to arc this book which is going to grab you by the throat, no pun intended and not let go of its grip.
We have witches, brujas, vampires, strong single mother and daughter relationship, Hispanic folklore, spice, spells and a lost husband. Talk about an exciting premise for a book and boy does it ever deliver.
There are some words that are in Spanish that are translated into English. I'm a Latina so it's thrilling to be able to read and review a book by a Latina author.
She adds that firey spice into the raw emotions so you really care for the characters and story. You can see everything in your minds eye so well as she has developed each scene. I screamed, yelled, talked while i was reading hoping they would hear me, lol. i was talking in English and Spanish. You will not be able this book down. I sure couldn't.
I can't wait to see what happens next. You're in for such a treat with this novel. So hurry up and pick up your copy now.
We have witches, brujas, vampires, strong single mother and daughter relationship, Hispanic folklore, spice, spells and a lost husband. Talk about an exciting premise for a book and boy does it ever deliver.
There are some words that are in Spanish that are translated into English. I'm a Latina so it's thrilling to be able to read and review a book by a Latina author.
She adds that firey spice into the raw emotions so you really care for the characters and story. You can see everything in your minds eye so well as she has developed each scene. I screamed, yelled, talked while i was reading hoping they would hear me, lol. i was talking in English and Spanish. You will not be able this book down. I sure couldn't.
I can't wait to see what happens next. You're in for such a treat with this novel. So hurry up and pick up your copy now.
November 9, 2025
I devoured this book!
Fans of A Discovery of Witches and Twilight are absolutely going to enjoy this—it’s atmospheric, emotional, and beautifully written from start to finish.
Our FMC is a total badass single mom, and her relationship with her daughter completely melted my heart.
The spice—top tier!!🔥🌶️
The writing is striking and poetic with descriptions that pull you right into the world. The love triangle had me absolutely conflicted (and on the verge of tears).
I couldn’t pick to save my life.
Can they all be happy together? 🤣
Obsessed with the fated mates trope. Packed with Mexican folklore woven throughout, and gripped by the mystery surrounding her missing husband.
Overall, utterly addictive!
Loved, loved, loved the supernatural aspect!
This book had everything I love about paranormal romance with a heroine you can truly root for. Even gave me a touch of nostalgia and completely reminded me of my early love for series like Twilight and Vampire Academy.
I can’t wait for the sequel!!!
Tropes I loved:
🧛🏻♂️ Insta love
♥️ Fated mates
🐺 FMC is a single mom in her 30s
🧛🏻♂️ Missing husband
♥️ Love triangle
🐺 Found family & folklore
Fans of A Discovery of Witches and Twilight are absolutely going to enjoy this—it’s atmospheric, emotional, and beautifully written from start to finish.
Our FMC is a total badass single mom, and her relationship with her daughter completely melted my heart.
The spice—top tier!!🔥🌶️
The writing is striking and poetic with descriptions that pull you right into the world. The love triangle had me absolutely conflicted (and on the verge of tears).
I couldn’t pick to save my life.
Can they all be happy together? 🤣
Obsessed with the fated mates trope. Packed with Mexican folklore woven throughout, and gripped by the mystery surrounding her missing husband.
Overall, utterly addictive!
Loved, loved, loved the supernatural aspect!
This book had everything I love about paranormal romance with a heroine you can truly root for. Even gave me a touch of nostalgia and completely reminded me of my early love for series like Twilight and Vampire Academy.
I can’t wait for the sequel!!!
Tropes I loved:
🧛🏻♂️ Insta love
♥️ Fated mates
🐺 FMC is a single mom in her 30s
🧛🏻♂️ Missing husband
♥️ Love triangle
🐺 Found family & folklore
November 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Devourance is gritty, raw, fast-paced, and full of heart. It’s like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her bestie Twilight met up with The Last of Us at a backyard barbecue and got jumped by True Blood. You’ve got claws, trauma, found family, daylight magic, and a whole lot of soul buried under bloodstains. In other words… I’m hooked.
Searra is a fierce, flawed, beautifully human lead. She’s a single mom who’s messy, impulsive, strong, and a little broken — which makes her feel real in the best possible way. Her anger, her instincts, her fight to survive — every bit of it feels earned.
Jacquelyn Marquez doesn’t shy away from emotion or edge! Her writing hits that perfect balance between chaos and heart, blending darkness with light and leaving you rooting for redemption even in the bloodiest of scenes. The fight scenes crackle with intensity — raw, vivid, and choreographed with emotional precision. Every punch, claw swipe, and desperate breath means something.
This is urban fantasy romance done right — full of grit, heart, and danger. You’ll find found family, insta-love sparks, a tangled love triangle, hidden powers, and that sense of destiny humming beneath the chaos and so much more!!
If you crave supernatural worlds with teeth, characters who fight hard and love harder, and stories that make you believe in second chances — Devourance is your next obsession.
🔥🔥🔥🧛🏻♂️🐺 ✨🩸🌙 🔥🔥🔥
• 5⭐️
• 3-3.5🌶️ = Open Door Love Scenes
• East L.A. Gothic Fantasy Romance
• Vampire x Human
• Love Triangle
• He Falls First / Insta-Love
• Fated Mates
• Reluctant Villain
• Found Family
• Monsters
• Missing Husband
• Discovered Powers
• Supernatural Hierarchy / Hidden world
• Reluctant Allies
• Dark vs. Day Light Magic
• Trauma Recovery / Redemption Arc
• Found Strength Through Loss
• Sacrifice For Love
• FMC = Single Mom
• FMC = in her 30s
• Mexican Folklore
• Forbidden Love
• He’d 💀For Her
Devourance is gritty, raw, fast-paced, and full of heart. It’s like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her bestie Twilight met up with The Last of Us at a backyard barbecue and got jumped by True Blood. You’ve got claws, trauma, found family, daylight magic, and a whole lot of soul buried under bloodstains. In other words… I’m hooked.
Searra is a fierce, flawed, beautifully human lead. She’s a single mom who’s messy, impulsive, strong, and a little broken — which makes her feel real in the best possible way. Her anger, her instincts, her fight to survive — every bit of it feels earned.
Jacquelyn Marquez doesn’t shy away from emotion or edge! Her writing hits that perfect balance between chaos and heart, blending darkness with light and leaving you rooting for redemption even in the bloodiest of scenes. The fight scenes crackle with intensity — raw, vivid, and choreographed with emotional precision. Every punch, claw swipe, and desperate breath means something.
This is urban fantasy romance done right — full of grit, heart, and danger. You’ll find found family, insta-love sparks, a tangled love triangle, hidden powers, and that sense of destiny humming beneath the chaos and so much more!!
If you crave supernatural worlds with teeth, characters who fight hard and love harder, and stories that make you believe in second chances — Devourance is your next obsession.
🔥🔥🔥🧛🏻♂️🐺 ✨🩸🌙 🔥🔥🔥
• 5⭐️
• 3-3.5🌶️ = Open Door Love Scenes
• East L.A. Gothic Fantasy Romance
• Vampire x Human
• Love Triangle
• He Falls First / Insta-Love
• Fated Mates
• Reluctant Villain
• Found Family
• Monsters
• Missing Husband
• Discovered Powers
• Supernatural Hierarchy / Hidden world
• Reluctant Allies
• Dark vs. Day Light Magic
• Trauma Recovery / Redemption Arc
• Found Strength Through Loss
• Sacrifice For Love
• FMC = Single Mom
• FMC = in her 30s
• Mexican Folklore
• Forbidden Love
• He’d 💀For Her
January 4, 2026
Devourance absolutely devoured me.
This story is gritty, atmospheric, and soaked in emotion. Searra is a fierce, flawed single mother navigating grief, danger, and a supernatural world she never asked to be part of. Her relationship with her daughter is the heartbeat of this book, grounding the darkness with love and ferocity.
The blend of brujas, vampires, Mexican folklore, and hidden magic is rich and immersive, layered with trauma, loss, and destiny. The romance is intense and complicated, with a love triangle that genuinely hurts (in the best way), and the spice hits without overpowering the story.
Jacquelyn Marquez’s writing is raw and poetic, balancing violence and tenderness, chaos and heart. Every fight, every emotional beat, every revelation feels earned. By the end, I was obsessed, emotionally wrecked, and desperate for more. (Good thing a book two is coming!)
If you love supernatural romances with strong single-mom heroines, found family, vampires, etc, then Devourance needs to be on your TBR immediately.
This story is gritty, atmospheric, and soaked in emotion. Searra is a fierce, flawed single mother navigating grief, danger, and a supernatural world she never asked to be part of. Her relationship with her daughter is the heartbeat of this book, grounding the darkness with love and ferocity.
The blend of brujas, vampires, Mexican folklore, and hidden magic is rich and immersive, layered with trauma, loss, and destiny. The romance is intense and complicated, with a love triangle that genuinely hurts (in the best way), and the spice hits without overpowering the story.
Jacquelyn Marquez’s writing is raw and poetic, balancing violence and tenderness, chaos and heart. Every fight, every emotional beat, every revelation feels earned. By the end, I was obsessed, emotionally wrecked, and desperate for more. (Good thing a book two is coming!)
If you love supernatural romances with strong single-mom heroines, found family, vampires, etc, then Devourance needs to be on your TBR immediately.
October 13, 2025
Very enjoyable and an easy read! Cannot wait for the next book!
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