Puck Me Dead by Jaye Pratt [Review]

Puck Me Dead (Masked Men #12) by Jaye Pratt
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: March 14, 2026

Masked Men
1. Don't Get Caught
2. Nowhere to Hide
3. Are You Scared?
4. You're Ours Now
5. Hold Your Breath
6. Run For Us
7. Dirty Cowboys
8. On Your Knees
9. Savage Stalkers
10. Filthy Puckers
11. Brutal Bodyguards
12. Puck Me Dead - Paperback | Kindle

Jaye Pratt
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

The Kane twins ruined me once, and I’ve made damn sure they’ll never get the chance again.

Five years later, I’m broke, unemployed, and desperate enough to make a decision I swore I never would. I travel back home, sign up for the View4U app, and hope I can make some money until I figure out what I want to do with my life.

Then Landon and Levi Kane catch me in a mortifying position, with my ass covered in lube. And soon the past I tried hard to bury is standing right in front of me, demanding answers.

The twins want to know why I disappeared, why I cut them out of my life without an explanation. But if they want the truth, they’re going to have to earn it. So I make them a deal, though some would call it blackmail. If they help me build my online content, then maybe, just maybe, they’ll get the truth they lost the right to know years ago.

The man we’re supposed to chase should be nothing but content, a means to an end. Yet once his identity is exposed, and I understand who he is to Landon, circumstances change. Tate isn’t a stranger; he is their coach. While it may be complicated, this could be a win-win situation for us all.

Once lines are crossed, there is no way to control who gets hurt, but maybe there is a way we can all get what we want.

Thoughts on Puck Me Dead: The Kane twins (brothers to Leila) are up and their special someone is Leila's BFF Abby. Hold up. It's a little more complicated than that. Landon and Levi are both into Abby. But there's also Tate. Landon and Abby and both into Tate (Levi tolerates him because he makes Abby happy, basically, and Levi doesn't mind sharing). Come to think, Levi is really ONLY into Abby. He's just super okay with her being with the others.

So. Abby had a thing with Landon and Levi before. THINGS HAPPENED and she ghosted them without ever telling them what those things were. She's been carrying around a boatload of hurt since things imploded and Landon and Levi have...well, they've also been carrying around a boatload of hurt. There was just a lot of hurt going around and Abby shut them out so completely that they not only didn't know what had happened, they never got a chance to defend or explain themselves.

Now they three are temporarily sharing a house and things are complicated. Lines are being crossed. Abby is figuring out that maybe she was a little hasty in believing what she believed. Levi is ready to jump back in to a relationship. Landon is...let's just say he's a little more wary in getting involved. His wariness translates to pushing his new assistant coach a bit more than maybe he should have. However, forcing Tate outside his comfort zone did give Tate the courage to grab onto his happiness, so maybe he pushed him just the right amount.

Anywho. Landon, Levi, and Abby have some chase-y, chase fun with Tate with Tate not knowing who they were. When the truth comes to light (as it always does), the four of them have to figure out how to navigate a complex relationship and any of the publicity that might come with it.

I must say I'm enjoying these masked men and the group dynamics that go along with their relationships.

Brutal Bodyguards by Jaye Pratt [Review]

Brutal Bodyguards (Masked Men #11) by Jaye Pratt
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: February 10, 2026

Masked Men
1. Don't Get Caught
2. Nowhere to Hide
3. Are You Scared?
4. You're Ours Now
5. Hold Your Breath
6. Run For Us
7. Dirty Cowboys
8. On Your Knees
9. Savage Stalkers
10. Filthy Puckers
11. Brutal Bodyguards - Paperback | Kindle
12. Puck Me Dead

Jaye Pratt
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Sometimes it sucks being the sister of a rock star. I don’t envy his fame, but I could do without the attention of his stalker.

I want my life back. My privacy. My freedom.

Instead, my father hires three bodyguards who suffocate me at every turn. They’re always watching, hovering, invading my space.

When I discover Wild Steps, it feels like the perfect escape. Masked men who don’t know my identity—who can give me exactly what I need without the complications.

The three masked men sent to me are everything I crave.

They chase me through abandoned buildings and parks. Pin me down and claim me. And for the first time since my stalker outed me to the world, I feel free.

But when the masks come off, I discover that the three men I trusted to protect me have been my masked strangers all along.

They lied to me. Deceived me. They orchestrated everything.

It makes me feel naïve and stupid for not realizing who they were.

But even after I tear verbal shreds off my bodyguards for their betrayal, then demand distance and join my brother on tour without them, I can’t bring myself to want them gone.

Thoughts on Brutal Bodyguards: Having someone (or three someones) shadow your every move day in and day out can be wearing. Maddie is...not thrilled being babysat, but her brother is famous and she has a stalker, so it's a necessary precaution. That said, she doesn't make it easy for her guys. She hits up clubs with her bestie (Riley!) and sneaks out to abandoned buildings to take pictures. But her guys are used to the things she does, so they're pretty good at keeping up with her.

Then she signs up for Wild Steps and sets herself up to be chased by masked men. Ace, Vander, and Rhodes are SUPER not thrilled by the security aspect plus they all sort of have a thing for the lady they're assigned to protect. So they arrange things so they're her masked men. Which negates the security issue, but sets up some serious broken trust issues down the road. Because Maddie wanted the anonymity and having three men she has a bit of a thing for know her deepest fantasies messes with her head.

Because, YEAH, she finds out they're the ones chasing her. She has to decide if she can forgive them and how far she's willing to take this thing between them once she does. Broken trust doesn't mend overnight (or over two weeks), but these three know how to give her what she needs and she likes them on several levels.

I'm still enjoying these masked men and the ladies they fall for. *thumbs up*

Filthy Puckers by Jaye Pratt [Review]

Filthy Puckers (Masked Men #10) by Jaye Pratt
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: December 29, 2025

Masked Men
1. Don't Get Caught
2. Nowhere to Hide
3. Are You Scared?
4. You're Ours Now
5. Hold Your Breath
6. Run For Us
7. Dirty Cowboys
8. On Your Knees
9. Savage Stalkers
10. Filthy Puckers - Paperback | Kindle
11. Brutal Bodyguards
12. Puck Me Dead

Jaye Pratt
| Amazon |

Synopsis (Goodreads):

I’m the sister of the Kane brothers, two overprotective hockey legends destined for the NHL. Which means my love life has always been a total disaster. They’ve cockblocked every guy who’s ever shown interest, their intimidating presence clearing the room faster than a buzzer at the end of a period.

So when three masked men show up and turn my world upside down, I’m not complaining. They awaken something in me I didn’t know I was missing. And the best part? My brothers have no idea and can’t interfere.

But nothing stays secret forever. When the men behind the masks are revealed, all hell breaks loose on the ice. A fight erupts in front of the entire arena, and suddenly everyone knows I have been screwing my brothers’ rivals.

Now Knox, Riven, and Jagger have to decide if they’re willing to fight for me, not just on the ice, but in front of everyone who matters. And I have to decide if I’m brave enough to choose them, even when it could cost me everything.

Sometimes life hands you an unexpected play. This one is mine.

Thoughts on Filthy Puckers: Another masked men novella and I AM HERE FOR IT. This time around, we have Leila Kane, sister of two fiercely overprotective hockey players who might go a little overboard when it comes to making sure their sister won't end up with a hockey player since they KNOW what hockey players are like. Joke's on them, though, because Leila didn't end up with A hockey player, she ended up with THREE.

On the downside, Knox, Riven, and Jagger are masked when they engage in their extracurricular activities with Leila and she kind of thinks they might be three of her brothers' teammates. Which she's fine with because the three of them absolutely rock her world. Finding out they're from the rival team (which is funny since they're actually on Leila's school's team since she chose a different school from her brothers just to keep things interesting, so they might be her brothers' rivals on the ice, but they're her boys otherwise) messes with her head a little and she needs to work through some things before these four can move forward.

As for the guys, they might have started out just wanting to mess with the Kane sister, but Leila got under their skin fast. She's sassy and bold and it doesn't take long before all three are smitten. She matches them all in ways they don't expect and her finding out who they are in the worst way possible throws a bit of a wrench in their plans. However, they're all pretty good grovelers and they do what they have to do to show her they're all in when in comes to relationshipping with the lady of their dreams.

A little ice time, a little not-so-friendly rivalry, a chase or two, three men who play as hard as they skate, and a lady who is more than enough for her three men. *thumbs up*

RtP's Week in Review (09/20/26)

Reading the Paranormal's Week in Review

• Heat with the Hellhound by Piper Kane [Review] - Hellohound love!
• Hellhound's Obsession by Piper Kane [Review] - More Hellhound love!
• Submitting to the Hellhound by Piper Kane [Review] - Even MORE Hellhound love!
• Curses and Cornstalks by R.K. Pierce [Review] - Monster-y love!
• Knot Today Satan by Calliope Stewart [Review] - Omegaverse with the devil!
• Jack's Head by Siggy Shade [Review] - OTT spooky lovin'!

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Jack's Head by Siggy Shade [Review]

Jack's Head by Siggy Shade
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: January 4, 2026

Purchase Links: Paperback | Kindle

Siggy Shade
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

The headless horseman was hunting for his next victim.
Well, he found one. Me…
Halloween night is not the time to be out alone. I knew that. But I could either stay with my abusive, soon-to-be-ex fiancé or take my chances with the monster who haunts the roads.

I chose the monster.

He could’ve taken my head on the spot. I…distracted him.

Headless Jack was so pleased with my efforts that he made me a sexy proposal. If I stayed with him and satisfied his every dark desire, come morning, I’d leave with my head and his hidden treasure.

I could have said no. Maybe I should have.

I didn’t.

Now, it’s going to be hard, dirty work. But someone has to do it.

Might as well be me, right?

Thoughts on Jack's Head: Bess's fiancé puts her in an awkward terrible situation (her soon-to-be-ex is kind of terrible himself, so that tracks) and Bess takes off to get away from him (and the situation, which was super blech). Her path to escape takes her down the road Jack haunts. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Just kidding. Bess and Jack have some issues they need to work through before they get their happily ever after. The main one being that Jack is a ghost who takes heads on All Hallows Eve. He spares Bess only because she's a quick ducker (as in she ducks quickly) and she finds a way to turn his murderous rage in another direction.

Yup, Bess uses her feminine wiles on the big guy and he's totally game to spare her in return for some late night lovin'. That makes it sound very transactional, but Bess is into it. Very much so. Let's just say that Jack puts her through her paces, is a giver of the highest order, and doesn't leave his partner unsatisfied.

When her ex shows up to put her in her place, Jack protects her the only way he knows how. This also opens the door for something more permanent between them. You know, if Bess is interested. (Spoiler: she's interested.) Steamy, sex-ay, and full of surprises. *thumbs up*

Knot Today Satan by Calliope Stewart [Review]

Knot Today Satan (Unholy Holidays #1) by Calliope Stewart
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: January 4, 2026

Unholy Holidays
1. Knot Today Satan - Paperback | Kindle
2. Knot Again Satan

Calliope Stewart
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

An angel-costumed Omega, an accidental summoning, and one lonely devil.

Art student Eden Evans is your average college-going omega. When she's not in class, she's either painting or waiting for her alpha crush to finally notice her.

That is, until the annual Kappa Sigma Psi Halloween party arrives to shake things up. It's the place to be on October 31st, and Eden's art skills just landed her a coveted invite.

Now all she needs to do is help decorate for the party. Easy-peasy, right? Wrong.

When Eden's decorating attempts summon a whole lot more than spooky vibes, her Halloween night quickly goes from fun to downright sinful. Read at your own risk...and Happy Halloween!

Thoughts on Not Today Satan: Eden's an omega who happens to hold all the pieces to summon the devil himself in her hands. Well, actually, she's a college student with a library book she didn't check out, the ability (and imagination) to decorate a frat house with spooky designs, and an unexpected heat about to make itself known. As it turns out, those are all the pieces she needs to summon her devil.

And Luc? He's game. More than, to be honest. He's been dreaming about Eden and Eden's been dreaming about him (without knowing he's Satan or anything) and when all the conditions of his summoning are met the big guy puts in an appearance. No lie, he might be Lucifer himself and in charge of a whole lot of souls, but Hell has recently gone through some streamlining and he has more than enough time to take care of his lady.

A little magic, a little summoning, a little heat, a devil who is a giver, and an omega who has no inhibitions when her heat's on her. *thumbs up*

Curses and Cornstalks by R.K. Pierce [Review]

Curses and Cornstalks (Falling for the Monster #1) by R.K. Pierce
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Date read: January 11, 2026

Falling for the Monster
1. Curses and Cornstalks - Paperback | Kindle

R.K. Pierce
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

A century-old curse. A sentient scarecrow. A city girl who’s in way over her head.

Cassie never imagined leaving the big city, but after dumping her cheating ex, she lands in the tiny town of Cold Springs. However, farm-life isn't as peaceful as she thought it would be.

Something is haunting the town and plaguing the locals… And she's determined to find out what it is.

Atticus has been cursed for over a hundred years, bound to a stake he can’t escape. But when a brave, wide-eyed woman stumbles upon him, he can't help but be intrigued.

She isn't like the others… And she might be his only shot at freedom.

With All Hallows’ Eve approaching, Cassie is unable to stay away from the scarecrow that haunts her dreams. Can they find a way to break the curse and be together, or will Atticus’ soul belong to the cornfield forever?

Thoughts on Curses and Cornstalks: Straight up, I liked this book overall, but I was a little thrown that we didn't learn more about the curse itself. I mean, I fully understand what Atticus said happened, but it felt like maybe there should be more (this part may be an entirely me thing, so do with it what you will). I was also expecting the three town rules to somehow tie together with the curse. I had a whole scenario built up revolving around apple pie and not entering town before noon on Sunday. ALAS.

Again, though, I liked the book. Atticus was a good man driven to bad things by circumstances (or the lady who cursed him, I guess) and Cassie saw beneath the monster to the heart of the man he was. Cassie was caught between trying to get over her previous relationship and her drive to keep herself from thinking about her cheating ex led her to do some questionable things that would have ensured she was not the final girl in a horror movie.

But she survived. And her kindness put her on the path to helping Atticus. Fun, sex-ay, and with enough out of the ordinary anatomical differences to make this monster-loving reader happy. *thumbs up*