Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman by Naomi Lucas [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman (Witches Love Monsters #3) by Naomi Lucas
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: February 16, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc
2. Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman - Paperback | Kindle
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Naomi Lucas
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

One moment I’m within my domain in the abyss, and the next…
She’s in front of me with a steam cleaner in her hand.
Her name is Grace… but I’m in no threat of falling, feeling hexed…
With her, I’ve ascended, on land.

Now she wants to get rid of me, saying I’m an accident.
Unfortunately for her, I have no intention of leaving without a taste.
I plan to stay until she’s flustered, wet, and bent out of shape.
Then maybe I’ll give her a reprieve, after I’ve had my fill of the chase.

-Sepher, Duke of Hell

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman: Grace was only trying to clean up her parent's rental when she triggered the summoning circle left behind by the last renters and suddenly she has a roomful of merman. Demonic merman, so be specific. Sepher isn't thrilled to have been summoned, but he's also pretty darn intrigued by the human with the tasty tears and sexy body.

So he does what any self-respecting demon would do and makes a deal with Grace. And in typical demonic fashion, he makes sure the terms are in his favor. To be fair, why should be give up the tasty human treat now that he's found her?

On Grace's end, she's understandably confused on how she accidentally summoned a demonic merman. While she has magic, she shies away from using it after a bad incident years ago and she doesn't quite know what triggers her abilities. Turns out a sexy demon in the bathtub is the answer.

A grumpy demon who is about to find his match in the human realm, a lady who doesn't fit in until she does, and a watery hellscape that's perfect for raising little demonic merkids. Grace and Sepher are worlds apart, but they work!

Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster by Opal Reyne [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster (Witches Love Monsters #2) by Opal Reyne
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: February 12, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc
2. Oops! I Summed a Metamorphic Monster - Paperback | Kindle
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Opal Reyne
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

When Skylar is tricked into making an online dating profile, she rebels by summoning a boyfriend for the night instead.

What comes out of her magic circle is not what she expected. He doesn’t even have a body! He’s just a mass of glowing blue tentacles. Yet he gives her the hottest—and strangest—ride of her life until the sun rises.

She knows she can’t rely on an amorphous tentacle creature for love, but can she bear to close the one-way door that is the magic circle? Even when that wretched online dating profile helps her find the perfect man, will she be able to resist if the naughty, shape-shifting monster starts knocking?

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster: When Skylar gets an idea in her head, she absolutely takes it and runs with it. Just full steam ahead. No looking back. Give it her all and deal with any consequences later. Fortunately, she has pretty good instincts and when she gets these ideas, they tend to be good ones.

For example, summoning a demon to give her some good, down home lovin' for a night. Sure, sure, she expected an incubus or something vaguely humanoid when she set out to get this lovin', but she 100% didn't have (too) much of an issue with the monster that answered her summons. Added bonus: his tentacles were VERY attentive and might have ruined Skylar for any regular lovin' in the future.

As for the non-humanoid monster? Well, Vorg likes the sweet, receptive witch who accidentally summoned him. Considering the type of monster he is, getting a summons at all is rare. Getting one from an individual who REALLY likes his non-human parts? MAGNIFICENT.

A little magic, some frisky tentacles, a monster who can become exactly what his witch needs, and a witch who didn't expect to fall for her one-night summon, but she fell and fell hard. *thumbs up*

Guarded by the Krampus by Cassie Alexander [Review]

Guarded by the Krampus (Monster Security Agency #10) by Cassie Alexander
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: February 16, 2026

Monster Security Agency
1. Guarded by the Golem
2. Guarded by the Snake
3. Guarded by the Spider
4. Guarded by the Kraken
5. Guarded by the Leshy
6. Guarded by the Vodnik
7. Guarded by the Nightmare
8. Guarded by the Reaper
9. Guarded by the Phantom
10. Guarded by the Krampus - Paperback | Kindle
11. Guarded by the Yeti
12. Guarded by the AI
13. Guarded by the Symbiote
14. Guarded by the Steel Seraph
15. Guarded by the Clanker

Cassie Alexander
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

A blind sculptor. A satyr bodyguard. A dangerous plan to expose a criminal empire.

Aceon doesn’t care for holidays—or humans. As a satyr bodyguard, his job is to keep his clients alive and his emotions out of the equation. But Satin, a blind sculptor with a biting wit and a deadly secret, isn’t like any client he’s ever had.

She’s stolen a list that could expose the corrupt empire that destroyed her family, and now assassins are closing in. From Moscow’s glittering Winter Galas to high-stakes casinos in Morocco, Aceon and Satin must outsmart and outfight a relentless enemy while navigating a connection that’s as dangerous as it is undeniable.

Their mission is clear: protect the list, expose the truth, and stay alive long enough to see Christmas.

But the real risk isn’t losing the fight—it’s losing each other.

Thoughts on Guarded by the Krampus: Aceon is SUPER not into the holiday season thanks to his resemblance to Krampus. He's absolutely ready to take a well-deserved couple of days off when Satin walks into MSA needing a bodyguard. The big guy is instantly smitten and takes on her case without looking back.

Technically, he didn't "take on her case" in the MSA sense since he literally just said LET'S DO THIS and the two of them left the building. There was no contract signed. Yup, Ace is following his heart. Amongst other things. His heart (and loins) say he needs to help Satin and he's going to do it.

Satin (aka Sarah) has a lot on her plate. She's trying to take down a worldwide criminal empire while being hunted by assassins. Ace is the bodyguard she needs, but he's also a monster who is gloriously unfiltered and treats her like she's more than a world-renowned sculptor. In fact, he kind of treats her like she's the most precious, incredible thing he's ever seen. He's also 100% onboard with helping her with her mission and keeping her alive, which is absolutely a plus.

A thoroughly debauched private jet, a body mod that does double duty, a monster who goes full out when he meets his special someone, and a lady who is DELIGHTED with the furred, irreverent monster by her side. *thumbs up*

Oops! I Summoned a Liderc by Regine Abel [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Liderc (Witches Love Monsters #1) by Regine Abel
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: February 10, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc - Paperback | Kindle
2. Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Regine Abel
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Crack an egg, hatch a demon!

When Coral goes to pick up the remaining belongings her obnoxious ex-roommate Angelique left in their old flat, she inadvertently starts the mother of all shitstorms. How was Coral to know that she’d brought back Vazul—an insanely hot sex demon, with a sharp tongue and wicked wits? She should cast him out, but the thought of parting ways with her irreverent demon is unbearable.

With Angelique hellbent on reclaiming what she deems hers, should Coral protect Vazul from the nefarious plans that wicked witch has in store for him, or should she seize the opportunity to run?

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Liderc: Being a decent human being (and not wanting to pay a cleaning fee on the apartment they're moving out of), Coral picks up the last of her former roommates belongings from the apartment they just moved out of. Little does she know she's about to change her life in a BIG way.

Because one of the items she picked up is an egg that hatches a sex demon. A sexy sex demon. A sex demon who REALLY wants to treat her like the treasure he knows she is. Coral isn't exactly sold on the idea of owning another being, but her entire self rebels at the thought of handing him back to her old roommate. She might not know what to do with a sexy demon, but she doesn't want him exploited or otherwise abused.

On Vazul's end, he's never had a master (or mistress) who treats him like he matters. Coral is kind and caring and the more time he spends with her, the more he wants to make sure she has an easy life with plenty of success. While some of that is genetically engrained in him, he LIKES the woman he's bound to more than he thought was possible.

An ex-roommate who's a little power-hungry, more than a few sexy times, a hunky demon who doesn't like bothering with clothes (at least not easy to remove clothes), and a newbie witch who is about to find her groove and her special someone all in one fell swoop!

RtP's Week in Review (06/21/26)

Reading the Paranormal's Week in Review

• The Independent Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass [Review] - Werewolf love!
• Guarded by the Phantom by Layla Fae [Review] - Monster love!
• The Friendly Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass [Review] - More werewolf love!
• The Logical Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass [Review] - Even MORE werewolf love!
• The Hungry Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass [Review] - SO MUCH werewolf love!
• Sacrificed to my Demon by X. Callisto [Review] - Demon love!

Bookish Delights

• Books added to the pile
• Prince of Storms (Born to Sea and Storm #2) by Kit Rocha
• Currently reading
• Rent a Bank Robber by Darcy Rose

Sacrificed to My Demon by X. Callisto [Review]

Sacrificed to My Demon (Demon Fated Mates #4) by X. Callisto
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: February 9, 2026

Demon Fated Mates
1. Possessed by My Demon
2. Saved by My Demon
3. Deal with My Demon
4. Sacrificed to My Demon - Kindle
5. Bound to My Demon
6. Summoning My Demon
7. Falling for My Demon
8. Snowed In with My Demon

X. Callisto
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

I thought book club was the most boring thing in suburban hell. Wine, gossip, discussing romance novels—what could possibly go wrong?

Everything, apparently.

I wake up naked on an altar, surrounded by my book club "friends" chanting in Latin. Turns out they're a demon-worshipping coven, and they've decided I'm the perfect virgin sacrifice. But before they can complete their ritual, Be'Leth appears—not to accept their offering, but to save my ass.

The rescue comes with conditions. I'm bound to him now, under his protection but also his claim. He's patient enough to let me accept his claiming and become his forever, or risk other demons finishing what the soccer moms started.

"You were meant to be sacrificed. Instead, you're going to be treasured."

I got betrayed by suburban moms and saved by a demon prince. Guess which one treats me better?

Thoughts on Sacrificed to My Demon: Waking up naked on an altar with a bunch of wanna-be witches trying to sacrifice you for power and such does NOT seem like a good time. But I guess when the summoned demon is not only hot, but both morally good (all things considered) and fiercely protective of you, things work out.

I mean, Annie ended up with the better end of the deal, no doubt. Her relationship with Be'Leth might have started off a little rough (mostly because being an intended sacrifice sounds rough), but her demon took care of business with the almost-witches and made sure she was safe which was honestly ideal. Sure, she had a choice to make as far as what she wanted out of his protection, but he let her make said choice and then he worshipped her the way she deserved to be worshipped.

These are bite-sized romances where things happen quickly, the demons are hunky and protective, and the ladies always come out on top. *thumbs up*

The Hungry Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf by Lola Glass [Review]

The Hungry Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf (Mate Hunted #6) by Lola Glass
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: February 9, 2026

Mate Hunted
1. The Bookish Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf
2. The Artsy Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf
3. The Independent Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf
4. The Friendly Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf
5. The Logical Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf
6. The Hungry Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf - Kindle

Lola Glass
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

All of my friends are mated to werewolves, but I've been there and done that, and refuse to go through it again. Especially with a giant, gorgeous man who calls every woman Cupcake.

I don't care that he's sexy and fun.

Or that we're becoming friends. Maybe even best friends.

I don't want a mate.

I just can't seem to make myself ask him to leave.

Honestly, I'll do everything it takes to avoid a mate bond…

Even if I feel myself falling in love with him a little more every day.

Thoughts on The Hungry Girl's Guide to Mating with a Werewolf: We're down to the last two in the female friend group and the Feral Pack. Maya had a bad experience with her first mate hunt and isn't looking to get herself in that situation again. Ethan, on the other hand, wants a mate something fierce. Given that all Maya's friends have mated with all Ethan's pack brothers, they both think the odds are with them possibly being their other half. But, again, Maya is VERY against putting herself in that position again, so they're kind of at a stalemate.

That said, Ethan's persistent. If Maya doesn't want a mate, he'll settle for being her friend. They just have to avoid direct eye contact so the mate bond doesn't trigger. Cue the mirrored sunglasses any time they're around one another. However, both Maya and Ethan are almost desperate for the connection they can only get from one another. So they embark on a friends with benefits (and no eye contact) situation to try and work around these things they're feeling.

No lie, they're both feeling lots of things. So many things. Maya's still fighting the idea of mating, but Ethan...well, Ethan's all in. But he won't force Maya to make a choice that she might end up regretting. Ultimately, she has to decide if she can stomach the idea of living without him. And then she has to act one way or another so they aren't stuck in this endless almost-mate limbo.

I'm sad to see these wolves go, but must say I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of them fall.