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Average rating3.6
Ben Rosewood never meant to be bound to a vampire succubus, especially one as sexy-yet-terrifying as Eleonore Bettencourt-Devereux, but he has to admit there are some fang-tastic perks…. Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben’s Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he’s even expanding the shop. His anxiety disorder is…well, it’s been better, but that comes with the territory of running a business and having beastly urges every full moon, right? As for romance—who has the time? Though his family is desperate to see him settled, Ben is fine approaching forty as a single werewolf. But after drunkenly bidding on and winning a supposedly-possessed crystal on eBay one night, he finds himself face-to-face with a beautiful yet angry vampire. Eleonore Bettencourt-Devereux is a rare breed—a vampire succubus born from two elite European bloodlines during medieval times. Thanks to an evil witch, she’s been stuck in a crystal since she was thirty, forced to obey orders from the possessor of the rock. Eleonore's been dreaming of breaking the spell and severing the witch’s head for centuries. But did this witch really sell her to someone new, and for only ninety-nine cents? Eleonore would claw this werewolf’s heart out and eat it, if only the binding spell would allow her to. But Eleonore and Ben soon realize they can help each other with both vengeful and less hostile needs. And why not have a little fun along the way?
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3 primary booksGlimmer Falls is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Sarah Hawley.
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4/5
That was a good book! I much prefer the previous two books but this one but this one was entertaining too!
Eleanor was a badass succubus/vampire who was imprisoned in a crystal and magically compelled to obey the owner. Ben was a socially awkward werewolf who loves knitting and wearing cozy jumpers (why does it sound so hot??). He accidentally becomes the owner of said crystal but vows to never order Eleanor around.
It was entertaining book, but a frustrating one too. Despite promising to research how to break the curse, Ben doesn't do anything but googling it. Seriously, it takes 70% of the book until Eleanor asks Alzaphraz about the solution! Why did no one thought to ask him? And honestly, I hated that there wasn't even one scene of the Scooby gang brainstorming and coming up with various solutions, even if they didn't work. That would be better imo.
Also, I knew who it was instantly.
Ngl, as much as I liked the book, the majority of this ranking is thanks to Astaroth's reappearance. He's just the best. And Lilith grew on me too. I just love him and Calladia so much and he was his snarky self I love. Also - a suit and tie to barbeque? Hell yes.