Bat and the Bone

F.U.C. Newbie Academy #3

by Alexa Gregory

This bat likes a good bone…

Mila Starling is a forensic anthropologist who studies bones. And as a vampire bat, she loves her steak raw but her Highland cattle shifter detectives hot.

The last thing that Mila ever expected was for The Bloody Doctor to escape prison after nearly two decades of incarceration. But Detective T-Bone, a tall wall of muscular man cake, drops the bomb that the notorious serial killer is on the loose. He's come to enlist Mila's help due to her encyclopedic knowledge of the notorious serial killer's crimes.

Too bad he didn't realize that Mila's obsession with the atrocities was the daughter trying to make up for the sins of the mother. That's right. T-Bone's new partner is the murderer's daughter. But Mila is adamant that her link to the Bloody Doctor won't stop her from bringing her mother to justice. They head out on the road, hoping to catch their mark before more bodies pile up. Their mission brings them to the Bloody Doctor's jail cell where the proof is in the blood.


Bat and the Bone is a paranormal romantic comedy in Eve Langlais' Furry United Coalition (F.U.C) EveL World. It's available on all platforms!

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy

110 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2020

Reviews

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, the idea is good -- a bat and a hairy coo shifter working together to catch a prolific serial killer who escape from prison; a serial killer who happens to be the mother of the bat shifter.

I liked that part. Mila is determined to make amends for what her mother has done to numerous victims. T-Bone, is in charge to catch Mila's mother, but he develops a protective stance towards Mila after understand who she is.

I am NOT a fan of the timeline though. It's too fast and I want my romance to have longer foundation that just one (?) day?

[Mary Lou Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

BAT AND THE BONE is the fourth book in the multi-author FUC Academy series. Each is a stand-alone, paranormal, romantic suspense story set in the FUC world created by Eve Langlais. You do not need to have read any of those books to start this series – I haven’t, though I wish now that I had.

This is a paranormal, romantic, comedy with elements of psychology thriller since Mila’s mother is a notorious serial murderer who has escaped prison.

I love these characters! Mila is a vampire bat and Agent Thrussell (I’ll let you find out his first name just as Mila did) is a Hairy Coo – that’s a Scottish cow that is raised to be dinner! The witty banter was off the charts funny. I loved the “Edward” (Cullins) jokes that persisted along with so many others that kept me turning the page.

But this wasn’t just funny, it was also hold onto the edge of your seat, fast-paced crime solving at its best. If you like Criminal Minds, NCIS, and CSI as much as I do, you’re going to love this one. Mila even reminds me a bit of Abby from NCIS, though I tend to be more like Garcia from Criminal Minds (one of my coworkers has even called me by her name before! LOL)

I loved this book. I love this series. I want more!!! I recommend it to anyone who could use a bit of a laugh and a distraction, which I think is pretty much everybody.

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: BAT AND THE BONE
Series: FUC Academy #4
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance, Rom-Com
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: EveL Worlds

[Suzanne Hare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mila Starling is a forensic anthropologist and works at F.U.C as an investigator and instructor. asa vampire bat shifter, she works the night shift. One day while she is talking to her bones, when she is interrupted by a handsome R.C.M.P. Officer, T-bone a cattle shifter, who informs her that her mother, a notorious serial killer, has escaped. Their attraction is immediate but the mission ie more urgent.

This is a paranormal romantic comedy./thriller set in Eve Langlais' Furry United Coalition (F.U.C) EveL World. The characters are fun and interesting. The interaction between the two main characters is witty and romantic. The hot steamy sex scene is explicit so this book is for adults only. The mystery was okay, it flowed well but naturally was secondary to the romance happening. Overalll, I found it an interesting book. If you’re into the F.U.C. World then this book is a must have.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sydney M Neblett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calming the storm
Such a fun and quirky read. I completely forgot I was already reading a book and dived right into this story after I read the blurb. I love the way the author took some of my favorite aspects of crime TV and put them together in this catchy little book. The characters are well developed and I connected with them right away, especially the balance they brought to each other. I really enjoyed the action and intrigue that the author was able to bring to the story. She kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. This is a perfect compliment to the existing books in this collection and I can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is what an episode of Bones would be like if it was paranormal and the characters were shifters. Mila is a bat shifter and forensic anthropologist working for FUC. She's also the daughter of a serial killer. T-Bone is a Highland cattle shifter and detective for the RCMP and liaison to FUC and seeks Mila's help when her mother escapes prison. Using her knowledge and insights to her mother, these two race to capture her mother before she starts killing again. The story is fast-paced, funny, and has a bit of romance, action, and emotion and fits in perfectly with the rest of the books in this series.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story in the FUC Academy series. This is Mila Starling a forensic anthropologist who studies bones and is a Vampire bat shifter and Detective T-Bone a Highland cattle shifter's story. They come together when he is looking for information on The Bloody Doctor. What he does not know is that the Dr. is Mila's Mother and Mila has been trying to make amends for everything her Mother has done. There is an escape from prison, suspense, drama, danger, shooting, evil, villains, twists, and turns, and romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mila is a forensic pathologist who works for FUC, the Furry United Coalition. When the Bloody Doctor, a notorious serial killer, escapes from prison it’s perfectly logical for T-Bone, the detective in charge, to partner with the leading expert, Mila. What he doesn’t know is that the vampire bat shifter is the killer’s daughter who has dedicated her life to making up for her mother’s crimes. Together they make a great team and T-Bone quickly learns to trust, and then protect, Mila. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.

[Jennifer Lovins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mila a bat shifter is an Forensic Anthropologist who works for F.U.C. Agent Thrussell works for R.C.M.P. and is a Scotland Cattle. A get Thrussell steaks mile to help find the blood doctor who has escaped prison. Little does he know that Mila is her daughter. Attraction at first sight. They both fight it, because they are on a mission. Can they find her mother before she strikes again? Will they see where this attraction will lead? Get ready for a fast pace ready. It will have you on the edge of your seat and will tickle your funny bone.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very rare combination, Mila’s mother is a world renowned hematologist, vampire bat and serial killer. A heavy weight for any daughter to bear.

Intense psychological thriller and action packed romance. Somehow, the wry and ironic humor works well as a dark stress release.

The emotional connections between the primary characters are touching and more than a little confounding

Great read!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very well-written, well-developed book. I enjoyed the main character a lot and the plot. I will say that at moments I did grow bored, but that boredom always quickly passed. I would read this book again and still enjoy it as much as the first go around and plan to look for more by this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angie Titus · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun and interesting. I enjoyed the hunt for the serial killer/the FMC's mom. The sexy chapter at the end was completely unnecessary, and I feel the story would have been better without it. I know this is supposed to be a spicy series, but not every story needs spice. At least not if you have to tack it on the end. I don't mind spice, but it was so jarring in this story that the story lost a star. (Or at least a half of one.) So--good story with a sloppy ending.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book I've read written by Alexa Gregory; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[tburbr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author, but it will not be the last. This was a very funny book. Great characters, great story. Loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this storyline is awesome I had a great time getting to know the well developed and engaging characters. The flow of the storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creepy but cute

The storyline is gross and creepy but it's well balance with humor and romance.
It's a short story that's easy to read but doesn't skimp on details.
Perfect addition to series

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is a fun, entertaining book that fits perfectly within the world it was written for. The characters have quarks and I loved them together. Enjoy!

***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Full of surprises and keep me interested from the beginning to the end.

[angela gunstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bat and the bull

Loved the storyline and the characters and couldn't put it down until the end so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone

[T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

[Tammy Nitschke Sokol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!

Will reading the latest FUCNA book From Alexa Gregory, I had to go back and read this one about the relative. Loved it!!!! Very well worth reading!!!!!